The Economics of The Office

Landlord Dwight

When Dwight becomes the office's landlord he sets up a coffee shop in the foyer and installs motion sensors on the lights. Dwight is able to charge high prices in the coffee shop because its location gives him monopoly power. His efforts to cut costs are an example of incentives at work.

Season 7 Episode 10 "China"

Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles (D01) Production and Cost (D24) Monopoly (D42)

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