If a Natural Monopoly Is Forced to Follow a Policy

question 463

Multiple Choice

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

• A) earn economic profits less than zero.
• B) charge a higher price than if not regulated.
• C) charge the same price as if it were not regulated.
• D) increase output to an amount greater than what it would have produced if it were not regulated.

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