Compare the characteristics of monopolistic competition (MC) and oligopoly (O) based on the following: Questions: 1. Barriers to entry. 2. Profit in the long-run. 3. Shape of demand curve. 4. The relationship between P and MR (P is equal, below, or above MR). 5. The ATC point at profit maximising output (minimum ATC or not minimum ATC).

Compare the characteristics of monopolistic competition (MC) and oligopoly (O) based on the following: Questions: 1. Barriers to entry. 2. Profit in the long-run. 3. Shape of demand curve. 4. The relationship between P and MR (P is equal, below, or above MR). 5. The ATC point at profit maximising output (minimum ATC or not minimum ATC).

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

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Chapter10: Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly

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