In the Long Run, the Economic Profits of Hoot's Chicken

question 138

Multiple Choice

In the long run, the economic profits of Hoot's Chicken 'n' Ribs, a monopolistic competitor, are:

• A) not eliminated, because competition is not perfect.
• B) not eliminated, because the demand curve slopes downward.
• C) eliminated due to firms entering the industry.
• D) eliminated due to firms leaving the industry.
• E) not eliminated, because firms cannot enter the industry.

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