In view of the problems involved in regulating natural monopolies, compare socially optimal (marginal-cost) pricing and fair-return

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In view of the problems involved in regulating natural monopolies, compare socially optimal (marginal-cost) pricing and fair-return pricing by referring again to Figure 22.9.

Assuming that a government subsidy might be used to cover any loss resulting from marginal-cost pricing, which pricing policy would you favor? Why? What problems might such a subsidy entail?

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Economics

ISBN: 9780073336947

17th Edition

Authors: Campbell McConnell , Stanley Brue

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