Bundle: Principles of Economics, 8th + MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
Bundle: Principles of Economics, 8th + MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337378710
Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16, Problem 1CQQ
To determine

Monopolistic competition and its features.

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Answer to Problem 1CQQ

Option ‘b’ is the correct answer.

Explanation of Solution

Option (b):

Similar to monopoly, monopolistic markets are price setters, rather than price takers. Therefore, it does not take the price given by market conditions. Thus, option ‘b’ is correct.

Option (a):

In a monopolistic competitive market, products are differentiated; that is, it sells similar (but not identical) products of its competitors. Since the statement is a feature of monopolistic market, option ‘a’ is incorrect.

Option (c):

A monopolistic competitive market can attain profit maximization both in the short run as well as the long run. Hence, option ‘c’ is incorrect.

Option (d):

Since the monopolistic market features free entry and exit of firms in the market, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Monopolistic competition: It is an imperfect market structure in which many firms sell products that are differentiated from one another.

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