A Natural Monopoly Exists When

question 154

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly exists when

• A) the firm holds a patent.
• B) there are governmental entry restrictions.
• C) the firm owns all of the raw materials needed to produce the product.
• D) economies of scale occur.

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Simple Events

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