A Serious Problem with Average Total Cost Pricing Is That

question 135

Multiple Choice

A serious problem with average total cost pricing is that

• A)the deadweight loss to society is greater than with unregulated monopoly pricing.
• B)the firm has no incentive to earn a profit.
• C)the deadweight loss to society is the same as with unregulated monopoly pricing.
• D)inefficiencies in the firm will not be tolerated.
• E)the firm has no incentive to reduce costs.

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