The Demand Curve for the Product of a Firm in a Competitive

question 180

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for the product of a firm in a competitive market is ________,and the demand curve for the product of a monopolist is ________.

• A) vertical; downward-sloping
• B) horizontal; vertical
• C) downward-sloping; horizontal
• D) downward-sloping; vertical
• E) horizontal; downward-sloping

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