Micro: Perfect and Monopolistic Competition

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The discussion centers on calculating key economic concepts for perfect competition and monopolistic competition, specifically focusing on quantity, price, consumer surplus, profit, and deadweight loss. The user begins with a demand function P = 12 - 2Q and a marginal cost (MC) of 4, noting that for perfect competition, price equals marginal cost (P = MC). They successfully calculate the equilibrium quantity and price for perfect competition, finding that quantity (q) is 4 and price (p) is also 4. The user also mentions understanding how to find marginal revenue (MR) for monopolistic competition, indicating a grasp of the necessary calculations but seeking clarity on the overall process and how to graph the results. The discussion highlights the need for clearer explanations and guidance on these economic principles.
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Hello guys,

There is something that I should study but is not on my book.

I am trying to find other explanations online but I can't.

So, it's pretty much to calculate quantity and price for perfect competition and monopolistic competition.

Then, consumer surplus for perfect competition and monopolistic competition.
Then, ∏ (profit) for both,
Then, deadweight loss for both.

Then, I should graph it. Take all the numbers, the information I got, and have them in one graph.

But I am lost. This is one of the examples my prof gave in class. I would like someone to give me, PLEASE, a better and easier explanation.It all starts with P = 12 - 2Q MC = 4
 
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Here's a hint the MC is the supply function.
 
I know that for perfect competition, P = MC
So,
12 - 2q = 4
q = 4
p = 4

For monopolistic competition MR = MC

Now, how to find MR?
 
Never mind. I already know how to solve it. Thanks.
 
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