Compared to the Profit-Maximizing Outcome, Average Cost Pricing in Natural

question 73

Multiple Choice

Compared to the profit-maximizing outcome, average cost pricing in natural monopoly leads to

• A) a higher price.
• B) decreased consumer surplus.
• C) the elimination of economic profit.
• D) less output.

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