One Answer to the Problem of Natural Monopoly Is Provision

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Essay

One answer to the problem of natural monopoly is provision of the good by a government-owned and operated firm. Why is that option not used very often?

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Definitions:

Wetland

An area of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, creating a distinct ecosystem often rich in biodiversity.

Dredged Material

Material that has been removed from the bottom of water bodies to maintain or increase waterway depth for navigation and flood control purposes.

Marketable Discharge Permits

Permits that allow holders to emit a certain amount of pollutants into the environment, which can be bought, sold, or traded, creating an economic incentive for reducing emissions.

Mercury Discharge

The release or emission of mercury, a toxic heavy metal, into the environment, often from industrial sources.