A Natural Monopoly Is Defined as an Industry in Which

question 24

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly is defined as an industry in which:

• A)regulatory barriers to entry prevent the operation of more than one firm.
• B)the marginal cost curve of the dominant firm is upward sloping.
• C)the monopoly firm is not regulated by the government.
• D)the average cost of the firm declines over the entire range of market demand.

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