A Natural Monopoly Under Rate of Return Regulation Has an Incentive

question 428

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly under rate of return regulation has an incentive to

• A) inflate its costs.
• B) produce more than the efficient quantity of output.
• C) charge a price equal to marginal cost.
• D) maximize consumer surplus.

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