Qualitatively, an increase in demand leads to the same result as it does in perfect competition or even in a simple supply and demand analysis. An increase in demand leads to an increase in price and quantity.

    In the case of a monopolist an increase in demand to D2 will also lead to an increase in profits, shown as the green shaded area to the right.

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