Consumers' Differing Tastes Are One Reason Monopolistic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consumers' differing tastes are one reason monopolistic:

• A)firms encounter large barriers to entry.
• B)competitors earn a positive economic profit in the long run.
• C)competitors set price at MC.
• D)competitors are similar to monopolists.

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