Before the Breakup of AT&T Several Years Ago, Profits on Long-Distance

question 37

Multiple Choice

Before the breakup of AT&T several years ago, profits on long-distance calls offset losses on basic residential service.This practice is known as

• A)abuse of monopolistic power.
• B)cream skimming.
• C)cross-subsidization.
• D)the Ramsey rule.

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