Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Government intervention in markets

Government intervention in markets — practice question

Which reason is the most appropriate for why a natural monopoly remains under government ownership?

  • AThe government will guarantee competitive behaviour.
  • BThe government will ignore any losses made by the monopoly.
  • CThe government will maximise profits.
  • DThe government will take account of external benefits.

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