Average- Cost Pricing Is Inefficient for Monopolists Because It

question 75

Multiple Choice

Average- cost pricing is inefficient for monopolists because it:

• A)may induce production where price is not equal to MC.
• B)provides an incentive to minimize costs of production.
• C)requires that all consumers pay the same price.
• D)does not allow a fair rate of return.

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