A Key Characteristic of a Competitive Market Is That

question 25

Multiple Choice

A key characteristic of a competitive market is that

• A)government antitrust laws regulate competition.
• B)producers sell nearly identical products.
• C)firms minimize total costs.
• D)firms have price setting power.

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