Which of the Following Is the Preferred Strategy for the Government

question 308

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the preferred strategy for the government to follow to remedy the inefficient allocation of resources associated with monopolies?

• A)preventing mergers through antitrust laws
• B)regulating the prices that monopolies can charge
• C)doing nothing
• D)None of the above strategies is preferred. Each is a viable strategy.

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