When regulators use a marginal-cost pricing strategy to regulate a natural monopoly, the regulated monopoly
a. will experience a loss.
b. will experience a price below average total cost.
c. may rely on a government subsidy to remain in business.
d. All of the above are correct.
d
Economics
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What will be an ideal response?
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