Which Statement Concerning Monopolistic Competition Is False

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning monopolistic competition is false?

• A) In the long run P = ATC > MC.
• B) Firms may experience losses in the short run.
• C) Firms differentiate their products, but the products are relatively substitutable.
• D) Firms may experience positive economic profits in the long run.

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