Which of the following describe conditions under which a natural monopoly may emerge? I. High fixed costs create barriers to entry II. Marginal cost exceeds average cost III. Long-run average total cost decreases as output increases I I and II I and III II and III I, II, and III

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Which of the following describe conditions under which a natural monopoly may emerge?

I. High fixed costs create barriers to entry

II. Marginal cost exceeds average cost

III. Long-run average total cost decreases as output increases

I
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II, and III

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