A Firm Is Best Described as a Natural Monopoly If

question 117

Multiple Choice

A firm is best described as a natural monopoly if

• A)there are no competing firms.
• B)it holds an exclusive charter from the government.
• C)its ATC curve is upward sloping.
• D)its MC curve is downward sloping.
• E)it can supply the entire market while minimizing its average costs.

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