nswer the following questions. 1. In the year 2000, the town of Cuenca in Batangas did not have mountain resorts. Because of the influx of mountaineers to Mount Maculot during weekends, there are now five resorts operating in the said town and more than 10 resorts in nearby towns. All these resorts offer the same amenities-swimming pools and affordable lodgings. What feature of competitive markets does this demonstrate? Explain your answer.

nswer the following questions. 1. In the year 2000, the town of Cuenca in Batangas did not have mountain resorts. Because of the influx of mountaineers to Mount Maculot during weekends, there are now five resorts operating in the said town and more than 10 resorts in nearby towns. All these resorts offer the same amenities-swimming pools and affordable lodgings. What feature of competitive markets does this demonstrate? Explain your answer.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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