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The main problem with imposing the socially optimal price (P = MC) on a monopoly is that the socially optimal price: a. May be so low that the regulated monopoly can't break even. b. May cause the regulated monopoly to engage in price discrimination. c. May be higher than the monopoly price.

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          The main problem with imposing the socially optimal price (P = MC) on a monopoly is that the socially optimal price:
a. May be so low that the regulated monopoly can't break even.
b. May cause the regulated monopoly to engage in price discrimination.
c. May be higher than the monopoly price.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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The main problem with imposing the socially optimal price (P = MC) on a monopoly is that the socially optimal price: a. May be so low that the regulated monopoly can't break even. b. May cause the regulated monopoly to engage in price discrimination. c. May be higher than the monopoly price.