Question 1

A monopolistically competitive industry is characterized by a _____ number of firms producing _____ products with _____ entry.

Accepted Answer

A)   small;identical;barriers to
B)   small;similar;relatively easy
C)   large;similar;relatively easy
D)   large;identical;relatively easyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Because most communities have a large number of similar but not identical substitutes,the market for chiropractors is BEST considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   an oligopoly.
B)   perfect competition.
C)   monopolistically competitive.
D)   a monopoly.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

An industry with a few interdependent firms is BEST described as being:

Accepted Answer

A)   in perfect competition.
B)   in monopolistic competition.
C)   an oligopoly.
D)   a monopoly.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The model of monopolistic competition characterizes the market for plumbing services in a city.Suppose that the market is in long-run equilibrium.For a typical plumbing firm,price:

Accepted Answer

A)   equals average total cost.
B)   exceeds average total cost.
C)   is less than average total cost.
D)   is greater than the average for all other firms in the market.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

In contrast with perfect competition,in monopolistic competition:

Accepted Answer

A)   entry and exit are easy.
B)   there are many firms.
C)   products are differentiated.
D)   a firm will produce where MR = MC in order to maximize profits.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Use the following to answer questions : 
-(Table: Spring Water) Use Table: Spring Water.The table shows the demand and cost data for a firm in a monopolistically competitive industry producing drinking water from underground springs.If the industry were in perfect competition,the profit-maximizing output would be _____ cases.

Accepted Answer

A)   6
B)   5
C)   7
D)   8E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The model of monopolistic competition characterizes the market for plumbing services in a city.Suppose that the market is in long-run equilibrium.For a typical plumbing firm,price:

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In contrast with perfect competition,in monopolistic competition:

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Because most communities have a large number of similar but not identical substitutes,the market for chiropractors is BEST considered to be:

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In contrast with perfect competition,in monopolistic competition:

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