The Number of Firms in a Monopolistically Competitive Industry Means

question 113

Multiple Choice

The number of firms in a monopolistically competitive industry means that

• A) firms will collude.
• B) existing firms in the industry will make sure new firms do not enter.
• C) firms will not cooperate to set a pure monopoly price.
• D) firms will try to set a common price.

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