In Theory, the Representative Firm in Monopolistic Competition Earns Only

question 125

Essay

In theory, the representative firm in monopolistic competition earns only a normal profit. Why might that outcome not always occur in the real world?

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Industry Analysis

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Competitive Advantages

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