If a natural monopoly regulatory commission sets a price where marginal cost is equal to demand
A)the firm would earn monopoly profits.
B)economic efficiency would not be achieved.
C)the firm would incur a loss.
D)the firm would break even.

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When a natural monopoly is regulated to set prices where marginal cost equals demand, the price is typically below average total cost, leading the firm to incur a loss.

If a Natural Monopoly Regulatory Commission Sets a Price Where