If Regulators Disallow Price Increases Requested by a Natural Monopoly

question 51

Multiple Choice

If regulators disallow price increases requested by a natural monopoly that is currently earning an economic loss, quality of service will

• A) increase rapidly.
• B) likely fall.
• C) remain unchanged.
• D) none of the above.

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