Of the Four Basic Types of Competition That Take Shape

question 13

Multiple Choice

Of the four basic types of competition that take shape in a private enterprise system, which one of the following is characterized by no direct competition?

• A) Pure competition
• B) Monopoly
• C) Oligopoly
• D) Monopolistic competition

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