Compared to the Profit-Maximizing Outcome, Average Cost Pricing in Natural

question 106

Multiple Choice

Compared to the profit-maximizing outcome, average cost pricing in natural monopoly leads to

• A)all of the following
• B)a higher price
• C)decreased consumer surplus
• D)the elimination of economic profit
• E)less output

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