Which of the Following Is a Distinction Between Perfectly Competitive

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a distinction between perfectly competitive and monopolistic competition?

• A) Perfectly competitive firms must compete with rival sellers; monopolistically competitive firms do not confront rival sellers.
• B) Monopolistically competitive firms can raise their price without losing sales; perfectly competitive firms must lower their price in order to sell more of their product.
• C) Perfectly competitive firms confront a perfectly elastic demand curve; monopolistically competitive firms face a downward-sloping demand curve.
• D) Perfectly competitive firms may make either economic profits or losses in the short run, but monopolistically competitive firms always earn an economic profit.

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Definitions:

Cost Savings

Reductions in costs achieved through methods such as efficiency improvements, negotiations for better prices, or elimination of unnecessary expenses.

Product Line

A series of related products offered by a company, often serving a common market or purpose.

Net Income

The amount of earnings left after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume.