Critics of price regulation suggest that some firms

A. will lack the incentive to run their business efficiently.
B. will underestimate their costs and lead to bankruptcy.
C. will sue the federal government for damages.
D. will set their price equal to marginal cost instead of average cost.

Answer: A

Economics

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A) Increasing B) Decreasing C) Constant D) Negative

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