The Entry of New Firms into a Monopolistically Competitive Industry

question 115

Multiple Choice

The entry of new firms into a monopolistically competitive industry

• A)will cause existing firms' costs to decrease if existing firms experience economies of scale.
• B)is likely to occur when firms are breaking even.
• C)will cause existing firms' demand curves to change.
• D)will cause existing firms to decrease advertising expenditures.
• E)is limited by significant barriers to entry.

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