All of the following statements are true regarding the possible outcomes if antitrust authorities decide to divide a natural monopoly except: Select the correct answer below: a. Two firms may coordinate their behavior to keep prices high. b. The economy would become less productively efficient. c. When there is a downward-sloping average cost curve, two smaller firms will always have lower average costs of production than one larger firm for any quantity of total output. d. If one of the firms grows larger, it will have lower average costs and may be able to drive its competitor out of the market.

The federal act which provided over $7 billion to the epa to protect and promote "green" jobs and a healthier environment is the - national environmental policy act. - resource recovery act.- resource conservation and recovery act.- american recovery and reinvestment act. - clean air act.

Depreciation on the company's equipment for 2017 is computed to be $18,000.the prepaid insurance account had a $6,000 debit balance at december 31, 2017, before adjusting for the costs of any expired coverage. an analysis of the company's insurance policies showed that $1,100 of unexpired insurance coverage remains.the office supplies account had a $700 debit balance on december 31, 2016; and $3,480 of office supplies were purchased during the year. the december 31, 2017, physical count showed $300 of supplies available.two-thirds of the work related to $15,000 of cash received in advance was performed this period.the prepaid insurance account had a $6,800 debit balance at december 31, 2017, before adjusting for the costs of any expired coverage. an analysis of insurance policies showed that $5,800 of coverage had expired.wage expenses of $3,200 have been incurred but are not paid as of december 31, 2017.

Which of the following best describes why you need to establish goals for your program?