Refer to the above figure. An unregulated natural monopolist's profits will be
A) profits equal to Q1 times distance a-c.
B) losses equal to Q4 times distance f-g.
C) losses equal to Q3 times distance d-e.
D) profits equal to Q1 times distance a-b.
D
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a. tastes b. population c. the prices of other goods d. expectations of future prices e. the price of the good itself
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. independent of political influence B. run by those elected by popular vote C. run by those appointed for life D. controlled by political parties