A Natural Monopoly Is Defined as an Industry in Which

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Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly is defined as an industry in which one firm

• A) can produce the entire industry output at a lower average cost than a larger number of firms could.
• B) can produce the entire industry output at a lower marginal cost than a larger number of firms could.
• C) is very large relative to other firms that could enter the industry.
• D) can earn higher profits if it is the only firm in the industry rather than if other firms also enter the industry.

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