If a Government Does Not Regulate a Natural Monopoly, It

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a government does not regulate a natural monopoly, it may be because the government:

• A) does not feel that natural monopolies are very important.
• B) is too busy.
• C) believes that there may be competition from potential substitutes.
• D) thinks that the monopoly is behaving itself.

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