If a Natural Monopoly Regulatory Board Sets a Price Where

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a natural monopoly regulatory board sets a price where marginal cost is equal to demand

• A)the firm would earn monopoly profits.
• B)economic efficiency would not be achieved.
• C)the firm would incur a loss.
• D)the firm would break even.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The gap between the revenue from sales of a product and its variable expenses, demonstrating the extent to which it aids in covering constant costs and producing earnings.

Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a specific segment of a business, often used to assess the profitability of different parts of a business.

Break-Even Sales

The amount of revenue required to cover the total fixed and variable costs of a business, indicating the point at which a business neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss.

Operating Period

The length of time during which a business or an operation completes a full cycle of activity, typically represented by a fiscal year or quarter.