Which of the Following Describes a Difference Between the Marginal

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a difference between the marginal revenue and demand curves of a perfectly competitive firm and a monopolistically competitive firm?

• A)The perfectly competitive firm's marginal revenue and demand curves are the same; the marginal revenue curve of a monopolistically competitive firm lies above its demand curve.
• B)The perfectly competitive firm's marginal revenue and demand curves are the same; the marginal revenue curve of a monopolistically competitive firm lies below its demand curve.
• C)The monopolistically competitive firm's marginal revenue and demand curves are the same; the marginal revenue curve of a perfectly competitive firm lies below its demand curve.
• D)The marginal revenue curve of a monopolistically competitive firm lies below its demand curve; the marginal revenue curve of a perfectly competitive firm lies above its demand curve.

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Definitions:

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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A state where market supply and demand balance each other, and, as a result, prices become stable.