A Monopolist Has Less to Gain from Cost-Saving Measures in the Production

question 239

Multiple Choice

A monopolist has less to gain from cost-saving measures in the production process when

• A) the monopoly is unregulated.
• B) regulators use average cost pricing to set the monopolist's price.
• C) the demand for the product of the monopolist is inelastic.
• D) changes in the regulated price occur only after considerable delay.

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