Regarding the Provision of a Public Utility Like Water

question 146

Multiple Choice

Regarding the provision of a public utility like water,

• A)many small firms can deliver the water to households most efficiently.
• B)a state-owned firm can deliver the water to households most efficiently.
• C)two firms can deliver the water to households most efficiently.
• D)a few large firms can deliver the water to households most efficiently.
• E)one firm can deliver the water to households most efficiently.

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