Which of the Following Average Cost Functions Suggests the Presence

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following average cost functions suggests the presence of a natural monopoly?

• A) AC = 2
• B) AC = 100/Q + 2
• C) TC = 100/Q + 2Q
• D) All of the above.

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