A Downward-Sloping Demand Curve

question 31

Multiple Choice

A downward-sloping demand curve

• A)is a feature of all monopolistically competitive firms.
• B)means that the firm in question will never experience a zero profit.
• C)causes marginal revenue to exceed price.
• D)prohibits firms from earning positive economic profits in the long run.

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