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In monopolistic competition ?

Correct answer: D. The marginal revenue is below the demand curve and diverges

  • A. Demand is perfectly elastic
  • B. Products are homogeneous
  • C. Marginal revenue = price
  • D. The marginal revenue is below the demand curve and diverges

Explanation

Monopolistic competition gives each firm a downward-sloping demand curve because its product is differentiated, so marginal revenue lies below demand. The curves diverge as output increases, unlike perfect competition where price equals marginal revenue.

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