Which of the following is true of a natural monopoly? A The firm is not protected by any barrier to entry. B Economies of scale exist to only a very low level of output. Its long-run average cost curve slopes upward as it intersects the demand curve. The firm can supply the entire market at a lower price than could two or more firms.

Which of the following is true of a natural monopoly? A The firm is not protected by any barrier to entry. B Economies of scale exist to only a very low level of output. Its long-run average cost curve slopes upward as it intersects the demand curve. The firm can supply the entire market at a lower price than could two or more firms.

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Chapter9: Monopoly

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