The Demand Curve Facing a Perfectly Competitive Firm Is

question 169

Multiple Choice

The demand curve facing a perfectly competitive firm is

• A)almost vertical at the market quantity
• B)perfectly inelastic
• C)perfectly elastic
• D)horizontal at the price the firm wishes to charge
• E)downward sloping

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