A Monopolistically Competitive Industry Combines Elements of Both Competition and Monopoly

question 116

Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive industry combines elements of both competition and monopoly. The competition element results from

• A) the likelihood of collusion.
• B) product differentiation.
• C) low entry barriers.
• D) mutual interdependence in decision making.

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