Policymakers Are Discussing Various Proposals Regarding How to Deal with Natural

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Policymakers are discussing various proposals regarding how to deal with natural monopolies. Senator Huff wants to regulate natural monopolies by equating price with average total cost. Huff contends that such a policy will ensure that monopolies make every effort to reduce costs. Senator Puff wants the government to own natural monopolies. Puff argues that government-owned monopolies usually do a better job of holding down costs than privately owned monopolies. Which senator's argument is correct?

• A)Senator Huff
• B)Senator Puff
• C)both senators
• D)neither senator

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