Suppose That a Regulated Natural Monopolist Has $1 Million in Physical

question 172

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a regulated natural monopolist has $1 million in physical assets,produces 10,000 units and has total explicit costs of $100,000.If the monopolist is allowed a 10% return on his investment in capital,his cost-plus price will be

• A) $10.00.
• B) $10.10.
• C) $11.00.
• D) $20.00.
• E) $20.20.

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