Public utilities are often referred to as

a. supernatural monopolies.
b. oligopolistic monopolies.
c. natural monopolies.
d. competitive monopolies.



c. natural monopolies.

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a. Product differentiation b. A buy-out or acquisition of some of the competition c. Create a price war with the competition d. Relocation of the business

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