A Natural Monopoly Occurs When

question 21

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly occurs when:

• A)the monopolist product is an organic, pesticide-free product
• B)firms are characterised by rising marginal-cost curves
• C)average total cost of production increases as more output is produced
• D)average total cost of production decreases as more output is produced

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