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2. Option A
Explanation: A purely competitive firm has no market power where a monopoly has complete market power.
3. Option D
Explanation: X-inefficiency of a firm does not hinder the entry or exit of other firms.
4. Option D
Explanation: Large economies of scale reduces the cost of the firm and acts as a barrier to entry for other firms.
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