In the Theory of Perfect Competition, the Assumptions of Many

question 135

Multiple Choice

In the theory of perfect competition, the assumptions of many buyers and sellers, the production of a homogeneous product, and the possession of all relevant information by buyers and sellers imply that the perfectly competitive firm

• A)sets the price it wishes.
• B)has a demand curve that is downward sloping.
• C)has a demand curve that is perfectly elastic.
• D)has a demand curve that is perfectly inelastic.

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