Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Perfectly

question 15

Essay

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a perfectly competitive industry?
A.Firms seek to maximize profits.
B.Profits may be positive in the short run.
C.There are many firms.
D.There are differentiated products.

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Definitions:

World War II

A global military conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, involving most of the world's nations and marked by significant events and severe human and economic losses.

Economic Crisis

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Cold War

The period of political and military tension after World War II between powers in the Western Bloc (led by the United States) and powers in the Eastern Bloc (led by the Soviet Union) that never escalated into direct major warfare.

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