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Most electric, gas, and water companies are examples of

restricted-input monopolies
sunk-cost monopolies
natural monopolies
unregulated monopolies

Correct Answer: natural monopolies

Explanation:

Most electric, gas, and water companies are examples of natural monopolies. Utilities like water, electricity and gas are essential services that play a vital role in economic and social development.

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