The major difference between monopolistic competition and monopoly is how the quantity of output is determined. O b. monopoly is a price taker, and a firm in monopolistic competition is a price maker O c. only a monopoly can earn an abnormal profit in the long run. O d. only firms in monopolistic competition are protected by barriers to entry

The major difference between monopolistic competition and monopoly is how the quantity of output is determined. O b. monopoly is a price taker, and a firm in monopolistic competition is a price maker O c. only a monopoly can earn an abnormal profit in the long run. O d. only firms in monopolistic competition are protected by barriers to entry

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285635101

Author:MCEACHERN

Publisher:MCEACHERN

Chapter10: Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

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