In Many Geographic Areas, There Is Only a Single Provider

question 17

Multiple Choice

In many geographic areas, there is only a single provider for gas and electric service for businesses and consumers. However, the government regulates that entity to ensure price protection for the buyer. This is an example of

• A) pure competition.
• B) a pure monopoly.
• C) an oligopoly.
• D) monopolistic competition.
• E) a megopoly.

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