Monopolistic Competition Differs from Perfect Competition Because in Monopolistically Competitive

question 387

Multiple Choice

Monopolistic competition differs from perfect competition because in monopolistically competitive markets

• A)there are barriers to entry.
• B)all firms can eventually earn economic profits.
• C)each of the sellers offers a somewhat different product.
• D)strategic interactions between firms are important.

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