When a monopoly increases the amount it sells, it has two effects on total revenue (P x Q).
 | The output effect—more output is sold, so Q is higher.
| The price effect—price falls, so P is lower. | |
| The output effect—more output is sold, so Q is higher.
| The price effect—price falls, so P is lower. | |
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