The Product-Variety Externality Is Associated with the

question 21

Multiple Choice

The product-variety externality is associated with the

• A)producer surplus that accrues to incumbent firms in a monopolistically competitive industry.
• B)loss of consumer surplus from exposure to additional advertising.
• C)consumer surplus that is generated from the introduction of a new product.
• D)opportunity cost of firms exiting a monopolistically competitive industry.

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Outgoing Cash

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