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Which statement correctly compares price and marginal cost in competitive and monopolised markets?

Correct answer A. In competitive markets price equals marginal cost; in monopolised markets price exceeds marginal cost

Explanation

Competitive firms are price takers who produce until marginal cost equals price, while a monopolist sets price above marginal cost because its marginal revenue is below price.

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