Which of the Following Firms Is Most Likely to Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms is most likely to be a monopoly?

• A) A local book store
• B) A local bank
• C) A clothing store
• D) A local restaurant
• E) A local distributor of natural gas

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