A Particular Industry Has Many Competitors, Each of Whom Has

question 212

Multiple Choice

A particular industry has many competitors, each of whom has little control over price. In addition, it is fairly easy to enter the industry. This industry is an example of ______.

• A) pure competition
• B) monopolistic competition
• C) an oligopoly
• D) a pure monopoly

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