When Monopolies Exist Because Economies of Scale Prevail Over the Entire

question 128

Multiple Choice

When monopolies exist because economies of scale prevail over the entire range of demand:

• A) they will charge prices too low to achieve the efficient level of output.
• B) even then, economists insist that they do not serve a useful role.
• C) economists suggest that we may want to regulate their production and pricing, but we may not want to give up their cost advantages.
• D) ATC is likely to exceed price.

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