In a Natural Monopoly, and in Platform Monopolies That Have

question 86

Multiple Choice

In a natural monopoly, and in platform monopolies that have natural monopoly elements, the average cost:

• A) decreases with additional production.
• B) increases with additional production.
• C) remains constant with additional production.
• D) vacillates up and down with additional production.

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