Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Monopolistic Competition

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?

• A) Many firms compete for essentially the same customers, but each firm produces a slightly different product.
• B) Competitors have some price-setting power but it is limited because of the many close substitutes available.
• C) Entry is relatively inexpensive.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

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