Multiple Choice
Since natural monopolies have a declining average-cost curve,what effect would regulating natural monopolies by setting price equal to marginal cost have
A) It would cause the monopolist to operate at a loss.
B) It would result in a less than optimal total surplus.
C) It would maximize producer surplus.
D) It would encourage research in order to recoup lost profits.
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