If government officials break a natural monopoly up... into several smaller firms, then
A.	competition will force firms to attain economic profits rather than accounting profits.
B.	competition will force firms to produce surplus output, which drives up price.
C.	the average costs of production will increase.
D.	the average costs of production will decrease.
Answer:C
If government officials break a natural monopoly up... into several smaller firms, then
A.	competition will force firms to attain economic profits rather than accounting profits. B.	competition will force firms to produce surplus output, which drives up price. C.	the average costs of production will increase. D.	the average costs of production will decrease.