Rate- Of- Return Regulation Is Inefficient Because It Induces the Monopolist

question 62

Multiple Choice

Rate- of- return regulation is inefficient because it induces the monopolist to:

• A)use input bundles that are too capital intensive.
• B)use input bundles that are too labour intensive.
• C)produce more output but also charge a higher price.
• D)produce less output than it would in the absence of the regulation.

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