If People Are Self-Interested, Why Does Anyone Give Money to Public

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Essay

If people are self-interested, why does anyone give money to public radio?

Analyze the role of government regulation in controlling monopolies and ensuring they earn only a normal return.

Recognize the different types of barriers to entry that sustain monopolies.

Understand the relationship between economies of scale and natural monopolies.

Analyze the significance of patents and government franchises in maintaining monopolies.

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