Multiple Choice
California's electricity problems were NOT caused by:
A) government price floors that made the demand for electricity quite inelastic.
B) electricity generating companies exercising market power (i.e., restricting output in an effort to raise price and profit) .
C) the expiration of patent protection on special equipment used to produce hydro-generated electricity.
D) All of the answers are correct.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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