Multiple Choice
Water is often provided to households by one supplier because:
A) there is not enough competition in the market.
B) the single supplier cannot supply the entire market demand at a lower cost than two or more smaller firms could.
C) long-run average total cost increases over the entire range of output.
D) it is a natural monopoly.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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