Under Rate of Return Regulation, a Regulated Firm Has an Incentive

question 485

Multiple Choice

Under rate of return regulation, a regulated firm has an incentive to

• A) use an efficient amount of capital.
• B) set its price equal to its marginal cost.
• C) hide losses from bad debts.
• D) inflate its costs.

Identify factors that influence the elasticity of demand and supply.

Analyze the effects of market conditions on elasticity.

Understand how taxes influence supply and demand.

Recognize the relationship between elasticity and total revenue.

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Definitions:

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Noncash Charge

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