Why Does the Product-Variety Externality Associated with Monopolistic Competition Arise

question 159

Multiple Choice

Why does the product-variety externality associated with monopolistic competition arise in monopolistically competitive markets

• A)Firms produce with excess capacity.
• B)Firms try to differentiate their products.
• C)Firms would like to produce homogeneous products, but the large number of firms prohibits it.
• D)Firms can freely enter and exit the market.

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