Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of Perfectly

question 229

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an assumption of perfectly competitive markets?

• A)There are many sellers and many buyers, all of which are small relative to the market.
• B)Each firm produces a similar but not identical product.
• C)There are no barriers to new firms entering the market.
• D)The products sold by all firms in the market are identical.

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Definitions:

Investee

The entity in which an investment is made, usually implying that the investor has significant influence but not full control over it.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in associate companies where the investor has significant influence but not full control.

Cost Method

An accounting method that values inventory and cost of goods sold based on the purchase cost of the materials.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.