Asked by Karim velasquez on Jul 11, 2024

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The price in long-run equilibrium for a monopolistically competitive firm is _____ and output is _____,compared with that of a perfectly competitive firm with an identical production function and cost curves.

A) higher;higher
B) higher;lower
C) lower;higher
D) lower;lower

Monopolistically Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation and some degree of market power.

Perfectly Competitive Firm

A company that operates in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, none of which can influence the market price.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state where all factors of production in an economy are fully adjusted to market conditions, leading to stable prices and full employment of resources.

  • Analyze the distinctions in terms of pricing, output, and achieving long-run equilibrium between perfect competition and monopolistic competition.
  • Comprehend the reasons behind and consequences of excess capacity in monopolistic competition.
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Vuyisile NgwenyaJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In long-run equilibrium, a monopolistically competitive firm produces at a level where Marginal Revenue (MR) = Marginal Cost (MC). However, since the firm has some market power, it will set its price above its marginal cost, leading to a higher price compared to a perfectly competitive firm. The output level will be lower than that of a perfectly competitive firm as monopolistically competitive firms do not produce at the minimum point of their long-run average total cost curve.