Which of the Following Is True of a Typical Firm

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a typical firm in a monopolistically competitive industry?

• A)Product differentiation allows a successful firm to emerge as a market leader in the industry.
• B)All firms have identical cost structures.
• C)The more successful firms have an incentive to merge in order to exert greater market power.
• D)Each firm acts independently.

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