The figure above provides information about Light-U-Up Utilities, which is a natural monopoly that provides electricity. What is the area of deadweight loss when Light-U-Up is regulated and follows an average cost pricing rule?

A) acg
B) degf
C) deg
D) There is no deadweight loss.

C

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