Which of the Following Is Most Characteristic of a Monopolistically

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most characteristic of a monopolistically competitive market?

• A)Firms engage in strategic behaviour.
• B)There are many small firms in the industry.
• C)Economic profits are often positive in the long run.
• D)Each firm faces a horizontal demand curve.
• E)All firms are price takers.

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Criterion Variable

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Latent Class Analysis

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