Multiple Choice
Rate of return regulation, as currently applied to many natural monopolies such as public utilities,
A) generally involves the use of price caps.
B) gives the firms an incentive to inflate their costs.
C) gives the firms an incentive to cut their costs as much as possible.
D) generally keeps their prices higher than if they were unregulated monopolists.
Correct Answer:

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