Which of the following is a reason why firms in a perfectly competitive market have no influence over price?     Barriers exist to enter the market. All firms in the market sell identical products. There are many sellers that produce similar, but not identical, products. Buyers and sellers lack perfect information about the product and pricing.

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Which of the following is a reason why firms in a perfectly competitive market have no influence over price?

 
 
  • Barriers exist to enter the market.

  • All firms in the market sell identical products.

  • There are many sellers that produce similar, but not identical, products.

  • Buyers and sellers lack perfect information about the product and pricing.

     

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