Profit Maximization by Analyzing Profit as a Function of Quantity
As an alternative to the graphical method of finding the highest isoprofit curve within the feasible set, a firm can determine its profit-maximizing output by analyzing profit as a direct function of quantity (Q). This approach explicitly models how profit levels change as Q varies, taking into account that the selling price (P) is also dependent on Q, as determined by the demand curve.
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<img src='https://i.ibb.co/z5yQzJc/microeconomics-cost-shift.png' alt='A graph showing a firm's demand, marginal revenue (MR), and marginal cost (MC) curves. An increase in variable costs shifts the MC curve up from MC1 to MC2. The initial profit-maximizing point is A (Q1, P1). The new profit-maximizing point is B (Q2, P2), where Q2 is less than Q1 and P2 is greater than P1. Points C and D are shown as other potential, but incorrect, outcomes.'>
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Figure 7.17: Profit Maximization for Beautiful Cars using Marginal Revenue and Marginal Cost Curves