Using Antitrust Law to Split Up an Unregulated Natural Monopoly

question 195

Multiple Choice

Using antitrust law to split up an unregulated natural monopoly into several competing firms

• A) would reduce product price.
• B) would increase product price.
• C) might either increase product price or reduce product price.
• D) would reduce average total cost.

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