Which Statement About Advertising Is TRUE

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which statement about advertising is TRUE?

• A)There is no role for advertising in perfect competition.
• B)Firms in monopolistic competition and oligopoly use advertising without the expectation of increasing profit.
• C)Advertising has costs but few if any benefits.
• D)Advertising is critical in the long run but not the short run.

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