A Monopolistic Competitive Firm Differentiates Its Product (From Similar Products)

question 170

Multiple Choice

A monopolistic competitive firm differentiates its product (from similar products) in the minds of the buying public. As a result, the firm

• A)may earn positive economic profits, even with easy entry into the industry.
• B)will definitely earn positive economic profits.
• C)will be able to lower its costs below that of its competitors.
• D)finds that its fixed costs are sunk costs.
• E)a and c

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