Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition Are Similar Because Under Both

question 182

Multiple Choice

Perfect competition and monopolistic competition are similar because under both market structures,

• A) there are zero economic profits in the long run.
• B) production takes place at the least-cost combination.
• C) there are few firms.
• D) entry is difficult.
• E) differentiated products are produced.

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