Ursula Corp

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ursula Corp., a manufacturer of notebooks, makes small batches of particular kinds of notebooks according to customer demand. In this way, it caters to the needs of various customers without increasing the manufacturing cost much. In this scenario, which of the following techniques does Ursula employ?

• A)Computer-aided engineering
• B)Mass production
• C)Adjustable manufacturing
• D)Mass customization

Identify the conditions for short-run and long-run equilibria in monopolistically competitive markets, including the role of economic profits or losses.

Understand the effects of entry and exit of firms on market equilibrium in monopolistic competition.

Know the characteristics of demand and marginal revenue curves facing a monopolistically competitive firm and the implications for output and pricing decisions.

Evaluate the efficiency and outcome of monopolistic competition in both the short and long run.

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