If Profit Regulation Is Used to Control a Natural Monopolist,the

question 7

Multiple Choice

If profit regulation is used to control a natural monopolist,the monopolist is likely to

• A)Attempt to reduce the costs of production.
• B)Inflate or pad the costs of production.
• C)Increase the quality of its product in an effort to increase sales.

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