In the Case of a Natural Monopoly Where Cost Conditions

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the case of a natural monopoly where cost conditions lead to a sole supplier, regulation is used to ensure that

• A) competition can be enhanced.
• B) the monopolist does not oversupply the market.
• C) price and output are more beneficial for consumers than would be the case without government interference.
• D) the monopolist does not attempt to further increase market share.
• E) the monopolist does not try to expand internationally.

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