A Natural Monopoly Arises When

question 238

Multiple Choice

A natural monopoly arises when

• A)there are constant returns to scale over the relevant range of output.
• B)there are economies of scale over the relevant range of output.
• C)one firm owns a key natural resource.
• D)the government gives a single firm the exclusive right to produce a particular good or service.

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