A Firm That Is a Natural Monopoly Will

question 170

Multiple Choice

A firm that is a natural monopoly will:

• A)attempt to break even,not profit-maximize.
• B)maximize profit by producing where MR = MC.
• C)face increasing costs of production.
• D)face greater market instability than does a regular monopoly.

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