If a Natural Monopoly Is Forced to Use Marginal Cost

question 102

Multiple Choice

If a natural monopoly is forced to use marginal cost pricing,which of the following is not true?

• A)Average total costs increase.
• B)Output increases.
• C)Allocative efficiency is achieved.
• D)Economic profits are reduced.

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