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Latest revision as of 00:33, 15 May 2020

A natural monopoly is an industry in which economies of scale are overwhelming, making it more efficient for a single firm to serve the entire market.

For example, water distribution.


Such industries are more commonly subject to very close regulation, rather than encouraging competition.


See also