If the Toothpaste Market Is Monopolistically Competitive,product Differentiation Would NOT

question 231

Multiple Choice

If the toothpaste market is monopolistically competitive,product differentiation would NOT take the form of:

• A)production of many varieties of toothpaste,including those with whitening agents.
• B)differentiation in the locations where certain toothpastes are available.
• C)quality differences among the various brands.
• D)setting the price of the product well below the price charged by the rivals.

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