The Demand Curve of a Monopolistically Competitive Firm

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Multiple Choice

The demand curve of a monopolistically competitive firm

• A)is horizontal because the firm must cut its price to sell more.
• B)is perfectly elastic.
• C)is downward-sloping because it sells an identical product.
• D)is downward-sloping because it must cut its price to sell more.

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