In General, Economists Are Critical of Monopoly Where _______ Exist(s)

question 168

Multiple Choice

In general, economists are critical of monopoly where _______ exist(s) .

• A) no natural monopoly
• B) a natural monopoly
• C) only a few firms
• D) persistent economies of scale

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