Why Is the Monopolistic Competitor's Demand Curve More Elastic Than

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Essay

Why is the monopolistic competitor's demand curve more elastic than a pure monopolist's but less elastic than a pure competitor's? What factors determine the price elasticity of demand for a monopolistic competitor?

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A situation in which all firms in a market are making zero economic profit, leading to a stable market condition where no new firms enter or exit.

Consumer Preference

The subjective tastes and preferences of consumers, which determine the demand for different goods and services.

Efficiency

The extent to which resources are used optimally to achieve the desired outcomes with minimum waste.

Partial Equilibrium

An analysis focusing on the equilibrium in a single market without considering its effects on or from other markets.