Multiple Choice
A natural monopoly is defined as
A) a market in which competition and entry are restricted by the granting of a government license.
B) an industry in which economies of scale allow one firm to supply the entire market at the lowest possible cost.
C) a market in which competition and entry are restricted by the granting of a patent.
D) any market where one firm constitutes the entire industry.
Correct Answer:

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Q89: Rate of return regulation is equivalent to<br>A)
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Q92: Monopolies can make an economic profit in
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Q97: Why do perfectly competitive firms maximize their
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