When a government splits a natural monopoly vertically, it is breaking the monopolist up:
A)along its stages of production.
B)into smaller companies that provide the same goods and services.
C)in order to maximize its profits.
D)in order to capture all efficiencies possible.

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Vertical splitting involves dividing a company along its stages of production, rather than creating smaller companies that compete directly with each other in the same market.

When a Government Splits a Natural Monopoly Vertically, It Is