Consider the Following Characteristics of a Particular Industry: - the Firms

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider the following characteristics of a particular industry: - the firms in the industry are maximizing their joint profits
- entry of new firms is restricted
This industry is likely to be

• A)a monopoly.
• B)one where each firm has limited market power.
• C)monopolistically competitive.
• D)perfectly competitive.
• E)a cartel.

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