-In the Above Figure, If the Natural Monopoly Is Regulated

question 258

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, if the natural monopoly is regulated with an average cost pricing rule and the firm does NOT inflate its costs, then the firm will produce

• A) 8 million units and set a price of $21 per unit.
• B) 12 million units and set a price of $18 per unit.
• C) 16 million units and set a price of $16 per unit.
• D) nothing unless the government provides subsidies to cover its losses.

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