Monopolistic Competition and Perfect Competition Differ Because

question 61

Multiple Choice

Monopolistic competition and perfect competition differ because

• A) only monopolistically competitive firms will set MR = MC.
• B) only perfectly competitive firms will set MR = MC.
• C) only monopolistic competition allows for entry of other firms in the long run.
• D) only competitive firms take the price as given.

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