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AP Microeconomics
Unit 4 – Imperfect Competition
Topic 4.2
A government decides to regulate a natural monopoly in order to promote competition and prevent the monopoly from becoming too powerful. Which of the following statements best explains the rationale behind this decision?
Natural monopolies lack efficiency and innovation due to lack of competition.
Natural monopolies charge high prices to maximize their profits.
Natural monopolies produce goods and services at the lowest possible cost.
Natural monopolies offer unique products or services in the market.
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