If large fixed costs result in ATC falling as output increases and this occurs over the relevant range of output, this industry is a:
A. natural monopoly.
B. network externality.
C. profit maximizer.
D. constant-cost industry.
A. natural monopoly.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Cruise liners offer last minute deals because
a. The marginal cost is higher than the marginal revenue since fixed costs are sunk b. The marginal costs of an additional passenger are very low at that point and companies gain by lowering prices c. The average cost of an additional passenger is very low at that point and companies gain by lowering prices d. All of the above