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Ebrown

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For a natural monopoly, if price is set equal to marginal cost then the firm incurs an economic loss.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Using average cost pricing to regulate a natural monopoly creates a deadweight loss.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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