If the Distribution of Water Is a Natural Monopoly,then (I) Multiple

question 123

Multiple Choice

If the distribution of water is a natural monopoly,then (i) multiple firms will each have to pay large fixed costs to develop their own network of pipes.
(ii) allowing for competition among different firms in the water-distribution industry is efficient.
(iii) a single firm can serve the market at the lowest possible average total cost.

• A)(i) and (ii)
• B)(ii) and (iii)
• C)(i) and (iii)
• D)(iii) only

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