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Chapter 27: Q. b- For Critical Thinking (page 606)

What would happen to electric companies' profits if regulators were to require them to set the price of electricity equal to the marginal cost of providing each unit of power?

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Defending consumers' interests Providing electricity to all areas while reducing tariffs. Ensure policy transparency and promote efficiency. To stay in business, the regulated monopoly may require government assistance.

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01

Introduction.

The marginal cost of production in economics is the change in total production cost that results from making or producing one extra unit.

02

Need of Regulator to set Electricity.

Increasing competition. Defending the interests of consumers Providing electricity to all areas while also rationalizing tariffs. Ensure transparency of policies and promote efficiency

03

Reason for using regulators for marginal cost.

  • The regulated monopoly will have a price that is lower than the average total cost.
  • The regulated monopoly will lose money.
  • The regulated monopoly may need government assistance to stay in business.

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