In an Industry Characterized by a Natural Monopoly, Which of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

In an industry characterized by a natural monopoly, which of the following characteristics will be observed?

• A)The long-run average cost curve will be upward sloping.
• B)The market price of the product will be very low.
• C)Competition is both impossible and inefficient.
• D)Number of producers operating in this market will be low.

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