The Demand Curve for a Monopolistically Competitive Firm Is Downward-Sloping

question 45

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for a monopolistically competitive firm is downward-sloping because of

• A) high barriers to entry.
• B) product differentiation.
• C) the lack of firms in the industry.
• D) government regulation.
• E) identical cost curves for each firm.

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