Question

In this scenario, the regulatory board, imposed a price ceiling on the Onus ferry operator that was calculated to be well above the ferry owner's lowest AVC and well above the ferry owner's lowest ATC. Explain in significant detail, what will be the short run and long run impacts of such a price ceiling on the Onus monopoly ferry operator's profits and continued ability to provide service to the inhabitants of the east coast island of Onus.

Answer 1

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