The loss of the profit motive by a publicly-owned natural monopoly could:
A) increase the motivation to improve efficiency.
B) reduce the motivation to improve efficiency.
C) increase the incentive to provide better service.
D) increase the incentive to lower costs.
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Q129: A natural monopolist that sets prices equal
Q130: When government agencies become privatized:
A)they are sold
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A)typically involves setting
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A)never capture the lowest costs
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