Which Statement Is NOT Characteristic of Perfect Competition

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT characteristic of perfect competition?

• A)All firms produce the same standardized product.
• B)There are many producers,and each has only a small market share.
• C)There are many producers;one firm has a 25% market share,and all of the remaining firms have a market share of less than 2% each.
• D)There are no obstacles to entry into or exit from the industry.

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