Question

Which of the following statements is correct?a. Monopolistic competition is similar to monopoly because both market structures are characterized by firms being price makers rather than price takers. b. Monopolistic competition is similar to perfect competition because both market structures are characterized by perfectly elastic demand curves for firms. c. Monopolistic competition is similar to perfect competition because both market structures are characterized by differentiated products. d. Monopolistic competition is similar to oligopoly because both market structures are characterized by strategic interaction between firms in the market.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is (A)

Explanation:

Monopoly and monopolistic competition are similar in many ways. In both type of markets the firms are usually the price makers. Being the only firm in the market gives them an opportunity to earn abnormal profits and in both cases firms earn abnormal profits. Perfect competition is a type of market that is totally different in terms of number of sellers and buyers. In perfect competition firms are the price takers.