In a Competitive Market, How Are Prices Determined

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a competitive market, how are prices determined?

• A) by the interaction of many buyers and many sellers
• B) by the interaction of many buyers with the largest seller
• C) by the government, who sets the prices that sellers can charge
• D) by the largest buyer, who sets the price that all firms sell at

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