Which of the Following Is an Example of a Natural

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a natural monopoly?

• A) the trademark protecting Gatorade
• B) the talents of Tom Hanks
• C) the local water company
• D) the patent on an Intel processor
• E) Debeers' ownership of a large fraction of the world's diamonds

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