Which of the Following Would Create a Natural Monopoly

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would create a natural monopoly?

• A) ownership of all the available units of a necessary input
• B) an exclusive right granted to supply a good or service
• C) requirement of a government license before the firm can sell the good or service
• D) technology enabling a single firm to produce at a lower average total cost than two or more firms
• E) a patent granted the producer of the good or service

Identify the types of businesses or products that typically use job order costing.

Grasp the concept of customized products and the implication on production systems.

Calculate the total job cost using direct materials, direct labor, and applied overhead.

Understand the composition and purpose of a job cost sheet.

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