For a Regulated Natural Monopoly, an Average Cost Pricing Rule

question 397

Multiple Choice

For a regulated natural monopoly, an average cost pricing rule sets price equal to

• A) average fixed cost.
• B) average total cost.
• C) average external cost.
• D) average variable cost.

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