3.21 First Degree Price Discrimination

 

 

 

Definition

First degree price discrimination is also called perfect price discrimination. It is done by ''charging along the MV curve.' That is, each buyer is charged at the maximum amount that they are willing to pay. Accordingly, all consumer surplus will be captured!

Output determination

Again, a monopolist will produce until MR = MC, provided that AR >=AC.

Note: In maximizing wealth, a monopolist produces at MR=MC. Since the monopolist charges the buyers at their MV, MR will equal MV. As a result,  a monopolist who produces at MR=MC will result in MV=MC. Production under perfect price discrimination is therefore efficient! (Click here to read more!)   

 

 

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