Question

Which of the following is true of monopolistic competition? a. There is free entry and exit of firms in response to short-run profits. b. The industry comprises of very few firms. c. Firms in the industry produce homogenous products. d. The firms in the industry exhibit constant returns to scale in production e. In the long run firms earn positive economic profits.

Answer 1

Ans: Option (a)

Reason:

Like perfect competition, under monopolistic competition also, the firms can enter or exit freely. The firms will enter when the existing firms are making super-normal profits. With the entry of new firms, the supply would increase which would reduce the price and hence the existing firms will be left only with normal profits. Similarly, if the existing firms are sustaining losses, some of the marginal firms will exit. It will reduce the supply due to which price would rise and the existing firms will be left only with normal profit.