-When Regulators Require That a Natural Monopoly Sets Price Equal

question 32

Multiple Choice

-When regulators require that a natural monopoly sets price equal to average total cost:

• A)it is said to be allowing a fair rate of return.
• B)the firm earns a super normal profit.
• C)the firm shuts down permanently.
• D)the firm operates at the profit-maximizing level of output.
• E)the firm shuts down temporarily.

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