When a Natural Monopoly Exists, It Is

question 126

Multiple Choice

When a natural monopoly exists, it is

• A)always cost effective for government-owned firms to produce the product.
• B)never cost effective for one firm to produce the product.
• C)always cost effective for two or more private firms to produce the product.
• D)never cost effective for two or more private firms to produce the product.

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