___________ Exists When a Large Number of Firms Produce Goods

question 32

Multiple Choice

___________ exists when a large number of firms produce goods that are similar but are perceived by buyers as being different.

• A) Perfect competition
• B) Monopolistic competition
• C) Oligopoly
• D) A monopoly

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