Compared to the Profit-Maximizing Equilibrium of a Natural Monopoly, a Price

question 552

Multiple Choice

Compared to the profit-maximizing equilibrium of a natural monopoly, a price cap regulation ________ the firm's price and ________ the firm's output.

• A) raises; decreases
• B) lowers; increases
• C) raises; increases
• D) lowers; decreases

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