The Demand Curve Facing a Perfectly Competitive Firm

question 73

Multiple Choice

The demand curve facing a perfectly competitive firm

• A)is downward sloping.
• B)is upward sloping.
• C)is perfectly horizontal.
• D)is perfectly vertical.
• E)may be downward or upward sloping, depending upon the type of product offered for sale.

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