Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-590-5

Chapter 16 - Part V - Monopolistic Competition - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 345: 5

Answer

What is true of a monopolistically competitive market in long-run equilibrium? a) Price is greater than marginal cost.

Work Step by Step

The goal of any firm is to maximize its profit. It can do so by producing to the point when marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Because the demand curve is downward-sloping, it makes marginal revenue less than price. Consequently, marginal cost also is less than price.
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