What Is the Trade-Off That Consumers Face When Buying the Product

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the trade-off that consumers face when buying the product of a monopolistically competitive firm?

• A)Consumers pay higher prices but receive better quality goods compared to the output of perfectly competitive firms.
• B)Consumers pay a price greater than marginal cost, but have the luxury of choices more suited to their tastes.
• C)Consumers pay higher prices but the products are produced by highly efficient firms.
• D)Consumers pay lower prices but have fewer choices.

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