Because the Monopolistically Competitive Firm Faces a ________ Demand Curve

question 198

Multiple Choice

Because the monopolistically competitive firm faces a ________ demand curve for its product, it ________ the price of its output.

• A)downward-sloping; cannot influence
• B)horizontal; can influence
• C)horizontal; cannot influence
• D)downward-sloping; can influence

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