Which of the following denotes the typical shape of the monopolist's total cost curve?
A) total costs decrease and become flatter as output rises
B) total costs rise and grow steeper as output rises
C) higher output levels create the typical downward sloping cost curve
D) total costs are typically constant and are shown by a straight horizontal line

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Total costs for a monopolist, as with most firms, typically rise and grow steeper as output increases due to the increasing marginal costs associated with higher levels of production.

Which of the Following Denotes the Typical Shape of the Monopolist's