Breaking Up a Company That Has a Natural Monopoly Would

question 12

Multiple Choice

Breaking up a company that has a natural monopoly would

• A) result in higher production costs.
• B) result in lower production costs.
• C) benefit society.
• D) result in lower prices for consumers.
• E) increase government tax revenue.

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