Refer to the following graph.Although this monopolist could technically keep average total costs down to C0, its costs are C1. This is an example of a(n):

A. monopolistic minimizer.
B. lazy monopolist.
C. Y-inefficient firm.
D. oligopolistic market.


Answer: B

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