A Natural Monopoly Exists When

question 162

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly exists when:

• A)a few firms collude to make one large firm.
• B)economies of scale provide large cost advantages to having one firm produce the industry's output.
• C)firms naturally maximize profit regardless of market structure.
• D)firms enter the industry as a result of profit incentives.

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