Natural monopoly is inefficient as it charges a price higher than marginal cost. Is it feasible for the government to regulate the monopoly by setting a price equal to marginal cost? Explain with a diagram.

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Q: Is a monopoly always undesirable? Support your answer with a diagram

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Q: What are the characteristics of a monopoly market . Please explain in detail.

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