In Monopolistic Competition, If Economic Profits Are Being Earned, Which

question 91

Multiple Choice

In monopolistic competition, if economic profits are being earned, which of the following will not happen?

• A) New firms will enter.
• B) Entry will cause the market supply curve to shift to the right.
• C) Entry will cause the firm's demand curve to shift to the left.
• D) Entry will cause the market price to rise.

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