If a Natural Monopoly Is Broken Up into Many Smaller

question 218

Multiple Choice

If a natural monopoly is broken up into many smaller firms then

• A) the price will decrease.
• B) the average total costs of production will increase.
• C) efficiency will increase.
• D) None of the above because it is illegal to break up a natural monopoly into smaller firms.

Understand how to apply demand and supply functions to determine market equilibria.

Analyze the effects of taxes on market equilibrium, including the impact on quantities supplied and demanded.

Assess the impact of taxes on the equilibrium price paid by consumers and received by producers.

Understand the concept of elasticity and how it affects market outcomes.

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