Practice mode Monopoly & Competition

In the short run, if price is above average total cost in a monopolistically competitive market, what happens?

Correct answer C. Profits and firms enter the market

Explanation

Price above average total cost means economic profit, and because entry is free, the profit attracts new firms until it is competed away in the long run.

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