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Re: Elastic and Inelastic Demand
Source D. Ohmans
Date 01/03/05/16:20

Brad,
True, demand for energy is inelastic, and the industry is also a natural monopoly. Hence, the lowly individual consumers need some ally to defend them from exorbitant prices, and this is the role for government regulation.
Hope this helps.
Doug

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