If the Government Attempts to Force a Natural Monopoly to Charge

question 135

Multiple Choice

If the government attempts to force a natural monopoly to charge a price equal to marginal cost,

• A) the natural monopoly will shut down.
• B) the natural monopoly will still make high profits.
• C) the natural monopoly's marginal cost curve will shift up.
• D) total welfare is maximized.

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