The primary reason that natural monopolies are allowed to exist in areas such as energy production is that a) it would be too difficult to regulate these industries. b) it is more efficient for society to allow one company to be in control. c) it is not in the public interest to deregulate the providing of utilities. d) it would create inflationary pressures to allow more than one company to compete.

What is one way the congress used normal legislation to affect the executive branch of government? a) congress passed laws to regulate commerce. b) congress established federal courts below the supreme court. c) congress set up agencies, departments, and offices. d) congress creates the presidency and vice presidency.

The chart shows the marginal cost and marginal revenue of producing apple pies. what most likely will happen if the pie maker continues to make additional pies? the marginal costs will continue to rise, increasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, decreasing the profit. the marginal costs will continue to fall, decreasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, increasing the profit. the marginal costs will continue to rise, increasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, increasing the profit. the marginal costs will continue to fall, decreasing the total cost, while the marginal revenue remains the same, decreasing the profit.

The jobs of an executive director include heading operations, managing the budget, and securing more a) funding b) frontline workers c) resources d) programs