Entry into a Monopolistically Competitive Industry

question 112

Multiple Choice

Entry into a monopolistically competitive industry

• A) is relatively easy.
• B) is very difficult.
• C) can be easy or difficult, depending on the type of product.
• D) is about the same as entering a monopoly industry.

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