All of the Following Characteristics Are Common to Both Monopolistic

question 233

Multiple Choice

All of the following characteristics are common to both monopolistic competition and perfect competition except

• A)firms act to maximize profit.
• B)entry barriers into the industries are low.
• C)the market demand curves are downward-sloping.
• D)firms take market prices as given.

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Early Payment Discount

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Trade Discount

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Government Agencies

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