The Price in a Contestable Market Is Similar to That

question 73

Multiple Choice

The price in a contestable market is similar to that in a perfectly competitive market because

• A) there are no barriers to entry.
• B) there are barriers to entry.
• C) there are many firms in the market.
• D) the firm can earn an economic profit in the long run.

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