The Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve of a Natural Monopolist

question 3

Multiple Choice

The long-run average total cost curve of a natural monopolist

• A)Is downward-sloping in the relevant range of production.
• B)Is U-shaped.
• C)Reflects diseconomies of scale.

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