Monopolistic Competition and Perfect Competition Are Different in That Monopolistically

question 64

Multiple Choice

Monopolistic competition and perfect competition are different in that monopolistically competitive firms:

• A) cannot earn profits in the short run.
• B) face firm demand curves that are less elastic than perfectly competitive firms.
• C) face substantial barriers to entry.
• D) earn economic profits in the long run.

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