Question

Which of the following is not correct? Group of answer choices Natural monopolies are often subject to regulation. Public ownership is the most common and effective public policy toward monopolies in the United States. Sometimes the best public policy toward a monopoly is to do nothing. Antitrust laws may prevent mergers that would actually raise social welfare.

Answer 1

Answer: Public ownership is the most common and effective public policy toward monopolies in the United States

Explanation:

A natural monopoly is a monopoly that occurs as a result of the company having an economies of scale and also due to the huge amount of money required for its investment. These monopolies are subject to regulation.

Also, sometimes the best public policy toward a monopoly is to do nothing. Lastly, antitrust laws may prevent mergers that would actually raise social welfare.

Therefore, based on the question asked, the answer is option B.