Which of the following is NOT true when there are large economies of scale such that one firm can produce at a lower average cost than can be achieved by multiple firms?
A) This situation produces a natural monopoly.
B) Proportional increases in output yield proportionally small increases in total cost.
C) The long-run average cost curve of the firm will increase at a low level of output.
D) There will only be one firm in this industry.
C
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