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Yes public education is a natural monopoly because it is a market that runs most efficiently when 1 large firm supplies all of its output.

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Can higher education be classified as a natural monopoly in European countries and why?

Higher education cannot be classified as a natural monopoly in European countries. That is because there are private and public providers of the education service.


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An example of a natural monopoly would be a congested public freeway. an airline flight that has been overbooked. local cable television service. public parking?

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Is education public or private good?

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