Which of these is the result of a government-regulated natural monopoly?
a. fewer pricing plans and options for the consumer
b. greater number of service interruptions
c. multiple installations of gas, water, and electric lines
d. unfairly high prices due to lack of competition
consumers benefit from federal reserve oversight because they
a. entrust their money to banks and other financial institutions
b. prefer paying fewer taxes for goods and services
c. often borrow more money than they should
d. want to keep prices for goods and services