If Regulation of the Natural Monopolist Called for Marginal Cost

question 70

Multiple Choice

If regulation of the natural monopolist called for marginal cost pricing in Figure 27.1, the regulatory agency should set the price at

• A) P₂.
• B)P₀.
• C) P₃.
• D) P₄

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