If One Were to Discuss Why the Term "Monopolistic Competition

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Multiple Choice

If one were to discuss why the term "monopolistic competition" is used,the best description would be that the industry is "monopolistic" because it

• A) has high barriers to entry,but is "competitive" because it has many firms.
• B) has low barriers to entry,but is "competitive" because it has few firms.
• C) has product differentiation,but is "competitive" because it has many firms.
• D) has a monopoly,but is "competitive" because there are low barriers to entry,meaning it has potential rivals.
• E) holds patents,but is "competitive" because other firms might invent similar patentable products.

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