Railroad Lines Compensated for Unprofitably Low Rates on Competitive Routes

question 66

Multiple Choice

Railroad lines compensated for unprofitably low rates on competitive routes by _______________.

• A) using fewer crew members on such routes and cutting back on the services provided
• B) running very few trains on such routes
• C) demanding special payments from the government for such routes
• D) charging unusually high rates on noncompetitive routes

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