Asked by Anisha Bagga on Jun 13, 2024
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Monopolistic competitors:
A) have some ability to set price.
B) must accept the price as given and therefore are price takers.
C) produce goods that are standardized and hard to differentiate.
D) eventually produce at their minimum ATC at the profit-maximizing level.
Minimum ATC
The lowest point on the Average Total Cost curve, indicating the most efficient scale of production for minimizing costs.
Monopolistic Competitors
Firms operating in a market structure characterized by a high number of sellers offering differentiated products.
- Gain an understanding of the principles and features of monopolistic competition.
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Jacob EdelmanJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Monopolistic competitors have some ability to set prices due to the differentiation of their products, although they still face competition from other firms with similar products.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the principles and features of monopolistic competition.