Rate of Return Regulation Can End Up Serving the Self-Interest

question 58

Multiple Choice

Rate of return regulation can end up serving the self-interest of the firm if

• A)there is a great demand for the good.
• B)there is a competitive struggle to determine which firms will supply the market.
• C)the regulated firm overstates its costs of production.
• D)price is set at average total cost.
• E)the rate is set too low.

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