One reason why it is difficult to regulate a natural monopoly is
A) the lack of relevant economic theory
B) determining what price the firm is actually charging its customers
C) determining the appropriate side payment
D) an information problem - the monopoly's managers have an incentive to overstate costs
E) an information problem - the monopoly's managers have an incentive to overstate revenues
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