Regulated Price Caps in a Natural Monopoly Are Designed To

question 7

Multiple Choice

Regulated price caps in a natural monopoly are designed to:

• A)provide an incentive for firms to lower costs
• B)eliminate deadweight losses associated with natural monopolies
• C)ensure that firms earn zero profits
• D)mimic the competitive market outcome

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