For a Typical Natural Monopoly, Average Total Cost Is

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Multiple Choice

For a typical natural monopoly, average total cost is

• A)rising, often because marginal costs are very large.
• B)rising, often because fixed costs are very large.
• C)declining, often because marginal costs are very large.
• D)declining, often because fixed costs are very large.

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