Q11. Which of the following is least likely to be considered a reason why regulation of monopolies is not effective? A) Regulation reduces the incentive for firms to reduce costs. B) Regulators do not know the firm’s cost structure. C) Regulation shifts industry demand and increases prices.
Q12. Regulations are frequently implemented that attempt to deal with markets with high barriers to entry. Which statement is least likely to be a reason why they often fail? A) Due to regulation, a firm has little incentive to control costs as the costs can be shifted to consumers via a price increase. B) An existing firm in the industry is able to influence the regulatory board. C) Regulators prevent monopolists from making a profit.
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