This question evaluates quantitative skills in pricing optimization, constrained investment allocation, and interpretation of willingness-to-pay curves, testing competency in combining economic reasoning with statistical and mathematical modeling.

You are designing a monthly membership for a streaming service. Producing original shows increases members' willingness to pay (WTP). The WTP as a function of the number of shows is given by a known "WTP curve" from the prior question. You price at the maximum WTP implied by the number of shows, but price cannot exceed a $20/month cap.
a) With a total investment of $150M, how many shows do you produce and what monthly price do you set?
b) If total investment increases to $250M (same per-show cost), recompute the number of shows and the price.
State all assumptions and show your calculations.
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