Firms in _____ Markets Have a More Difficult Time Applying

question 160

Multiple Choice

Firms in _____ markets have a more difficult time applying the profit-maximization rule than firms in other markets because _____.

• A) perfect competition; it is so difficult to keep track of the vast number of competitors
• B) monopoly; there are no competitors
• C) monopolistic competition; the barriers to entry are low
• D) oligopoly; the firm's demand curve depends on the decisions of rival firms

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