alleryStart learning →A drawback of average cost pricing regulation is that firms have:
AA price below marginal cost always
BUnlimited freedom to set prices
CNo chance of earning normal profit
DA reduced incentive to lower costs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A reduced incentive to lower costs
If price simply follows average cost, cost savings do not raise profit, so effort to cut cost weakens.
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