(1A) Say the government places regulation on a natural monopolist so that for its product it can only set its price so high, e.g. a price ceiling. What is this type of regulation called? Price-cap regulation Cost-plus regulation Breakeven regulation

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(1A) Say the government places regulation on a natural monopolist so that for its product it can only set its price so high, e.g. a price ceiling. What is this type of regulation called?

  1. Price-cap regulation
  2. Cost-plus regulation
  3. Breakeven regulation

 

(1B) Which of the following describes the typical shape of the monopolist's total cost curve?

  • (a) Total costs decrease and become flatter as output rises.
    (b) Total costs are typically constant and are shown by a straight horizontal line.
    (c) Total costs rise and grow steeper as output rises.


(1C) Which of the following statements is true about price discrimination In the United States.

(a)Price discrimination is permitted.
(b)Price discrimination is illegal.
(c)Price discrimination is supported.

(1D) In the economy, allocative efficiency takes place

  • (a)when goods and services production is at their lowest costs.
    (b)when the mix of goods and services is at its ideal or optimal.
    (c) when deadweight loss of goods and services in an economy occurs with flawed distribution.
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