If a Regulator Forced a Natural Monopolist to Set P

question 104

Multiple Choice

If a regulator forced a natural monopolist to set P = MC

• A) the monopolist would earn economic profits.
• B) the monopolist would suffer economic losses.
• C) the monopolist would break even.
• D) the monopolist would earn monopolistic profits.

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