What Makes a Natural Monopoly a Distinct Form of Monopoly

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Essay

What makes a natural monopoly a distinct form of monopoly? Use an example of a natural monopoly in your explanation.

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Definitions:

Partnership Interest

An ownership share in a partnership that represents a partial right to its assets, income, and gains.

Outside Basis

Refers to a partner's or investor's tax basis in an individual partnership interest or investment, including the initial investment amount plus any additional contributions and adjusted by allocations of income or loss and distributions.

Inside Basis

The cost basis of an asset inside a partnership or other entity, reflecting its original cost plus adjustments.

Recognize Gain

To report the increase in value of an asset when it is sold or disposed of, for tax purposes.