Suppose that a market that is a natural monopoly has three producers providing the good to this market. this situation will:

a. result in lower prices for consumers under all circumstances.

b. result in higher average costs for each producer than if there were only a single producer.

c. result in all firms taking full advantage of economies of scale in the production of the good.

d. result in a more efficient outcome than the market with fewer producers.

The bonds issued by the south foot bear a coupon rate of 7.5 percent, payable semiannually. the bonds mature in 6.5 years, sell at par, and have a $1,000 face value. what is the yield to maturity

Peppy roaney believes that pizza is a much more versatile dish than most people realize. as the national marketing manager for pizza guys, he observed how consumers were delighted with barbecue pizza, hawaiian pizza, mexican pizza and other unique combinations. his suggestions for other unusual pizzas, however, were met with a negative response by his superiors. even some of his colleagues laughed at his ideas. peppy's confidence in his ability to understand the market has led him to focus on planning a business of his own. peppy realizes that he will take a risk when he leaves his job with pizza guys and embarks upon a new venture: peppy's pizzazzeria. peppy is excited about the potential of profitably catering to the unmet desires of pizza consumers. peppy is confident that peppy's pizzazzeria will be a success, but only if he has enough money to do things right. since peppy has very little personal wealth, he knows he must obtain financial assistance. in order to prepare for meetings with bankers and p

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