If a Natural Monopoly Is Forced to Follow a Policy

question 232

Multiple Choice

If a natural monopoly is forced to follow a policy of average-cost pricing, the monopolist will

• A) earn economic profits greater than zero.
• B) charge a higher price than if the monopolist were not regulated.
• C) charge a lower price than if the monopolist were not regulated.
• D) decrease output below that in an unregulated pricing policy.

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