-In the Above Figure, If This Natural Monopolist Were Regulated

question 198

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, if this natural monopolist were regulated and allowed to earn a "fair" rate of return, it would produce

• A) at Q1 output rate.
• B) at Q2 output rate.
• C) at Q3 output rate.
• D) past the Q3 output rate.

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