The Dutch Were Able to Become Involved in Exploration in the Late

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Dutch were able to become involved in exploration in the late 1500s after they

• A) perfected a workable design for a trans-Atlantic sailing ship.
• B) ended their domination by Spain.
• C) signed a trade agreement with the British.
• D) revitalized their coastal ports.
• E) became involved in the lucrative slave trade.

Understand the elasticity of demand in monopolistically competitive markets.

Analyze the profit maximization conditions for monopolistically competitive firms.

Understand the effects of market entry and exit on demand and market equilibrium.

Recognize the conditions for long-run equilibrium in monopolistically competitive markets.

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