According to the theory of the second best, when perfect competition is not present, what price should a privatized firm set?

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2 Jun 2019
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28 May 2026

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The theory of the second best indicates that if the market lacks perfect competition, the optimal price for a privatized company is the marginal cost plus an additional amount Z to account for market imperfections.

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