For a Natural Monopoly, the Minimum Efficient Scale Is

question 116

Multiple Choice

For a natural monopoly, the minimum efficient scale is

• A)sometimes smaller and sometimes larger than the size of the market.
• B)larger than the size of the market.
• C)smaller than the size of the market.
• D)equal to the size of the market.
• E)zero.

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