Because economic profits are eliminated in the long run in monopolistic competition, to make an economic profit, firms continuously develop and market new products。(
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- In monopolistically competitive markets, free entry and exit suggests that A: the market structure will eventually be characterized by perfect competition in the long run. B: all firms earn zero economic profits in the long run. C: some firms will be able to earn economic profits in the long run. D: some firms will be forced to incur economic losses in the long run.
- Which of the following is least accurate regarding product development and marketing for firms under monopolistic competition A: Firms that bring new and innovative products to the market face relatively more elastic demand curves than their competitors. B: Relative to other types of competition, product innovation is critical to the pursuit of economic profits. C: Advertising is necessary to communicate the uniqueness of the firm’s products relative to its competitors.
- Select the statement that distinguishes monopolistic competition from perfect competition. A: No barriers to entry/exist in monopolistic competition. B: A firm in monopolistic competition can set its own price and output. C: A firm in monopolistic competition makes zero economic profit in the long run. D: Close substitutes are available in monopolistic competition.
- Which one of the following statements is TRUE for BOTH perfect competition and monopolistic competition? A: Each type of firm faces a downward sloping demand curve. B: Each type of firm produces a homogeneous product. C: In the long run, firms in both industries make zero economic profit. D: Each type of firm competes on product quality and price.
- Which of the following is least likely a feature that monopolistic competition and perfect competition have in common A: Output occurs where MR=MC. B: Zero economic profits in the long run. C: Extensive advertising to differentiate products.