Graph 15-1 -Refer to Graph 15-1.The Shape of the Average-Total-Cost Curve Reveals

question 111

Multiple Choice

Graph 15-1
-Refer to Graph 15-1.The shape of the average-total-cost curve reveals information about the nature of the 'barrier to entry' that might exist in a monopoly market.Which of the following monopoly types best coincides with the figure?

• A)natural monopoly
• B)government-created monopoly
• C)ownership of a key resource by a single firm
• D)none of the above

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