Multiple Choice
If a natural monopoly was broken into several smaller competing firms,
A) Consumers would lose because of less competition.
B) Producers would be better off because they would have greater market share.
C) Society would be worse off because the economies of scale would be destroyed.
D) Workers would be worse off because fewer jobs would be available.
Correct Answer:
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