A Monopolistically Competitive Industry Is Like a Purely Competitive Industry

question 87

Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive industry is like a purely competitive industry in that:

• A) each industry produces a standardized product.
• B) nonprice competition is a feature in both industries.
• C) neither industry has significant barriers to entry.
• D) firms in both industries face a horizontal demand curve.

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