Product Differentiation Often Gives a Producer Only a Small Amount

question 30

Multiple Choice

Product differentiation often gives a producer only a small amount of monopoly power because

• A) there can be little or no substitution between product groups.
• B) the monopolistic competitor faces a downward-sloping demand curve.
• C) the presence of excess capacity gives the producer some freedom to vary output.
• D) the product may be unique, but close substitutes are available.
• E) the industry is difficult to define and hence cannot be regulated.

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