A Monopolistically Competitive Firm Differs from a Perfectly Competitive Firm

question 60

Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive firm differs from a perfectly competitive firm in that a monopolistically competitive firm:

• A)faces a downward-sloping demand curve for its product.
• B)faces a horizontal demand curve for its product.
• C)is able to earn profits in the long run.
• D)faces virtually no barriers to entry.
• E)charges a price equal to its average cost in the long run.

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