The Demand Curve for a Monopolistically Competitive Firm Slopes Downward

question 7

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for a monopolistically competitive firm slopes downward because:

• A) the demand for the product drops to zero after a slight price increase.
• B) competing firms produce differentiated products.
• C) there is a very little brand loyalty towards a single firm's product.
• D) customers are not influenced by advertising.
• E) buyers are not sensitive to changes in the price of the product.

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