In monopolistic competition firms achieve some degree of market power ?
Correct answer: A. by producing differentiated products
- A. by producing differentiated products
- B. because of barriers to exit from the industry
- C. by virtue of size alone
- D. because of barriers to entry into the industry
Explanation
Product differentiation gives each firm a somewhat distinct product, allowing it to raise price without losing every customer. Barriers to entry are characteristic of monopoly, not the main source of market power in monopolistic competition.
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