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A quick definition of natural monopoly:

A natural monopoly occurs when there is only one company that can provide a product or service because it is too expensive or difficult for other companies to compete. This can happen when there is only one source of a resource or when building multiple facilities is not practical. It is different from a regular monopoly, where one company has control over a market because of unfair practices. Natural monopolies are not the fault of the company, but they can still be regulated to protect consumers.

A more thorough explanation:

A natural monopoly is a market condition where only one economic entity produces a particular product or provides a particular service. This can happen when the market for a product is so limited that only one plant is needed to meet demand.

For example, a small town may only need one water treatment plant to provide clean water to all its residents. It would not make sense for multiple companies to build their own plants because the demand is not high enough to support competition. This results in a natural monopoly for the company that owns and operates the water treatment plant.

Another example is the electric utility company in a region. It would not make sense for multiple companies to build their own power plants and transmission lines because it would be too expensive and inefficient. This results in a natural monopoly for the company that provides electricity to the region.

Overall, a natural monopoly can occur when the market conditions make it impractical or impossible for multiple companies to compete. This can lead to a lack of competition and potentially higher prices for consumers.

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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
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