The demand curve of a monopolistically competitive firm
A) is horizontal because the firm must cut its price to sell more.
B) is perfectly elastic.
C) is downward-sloping because it sells an identical product.
D) is downward-sloping because it must cut its price to sell more.
Answer: D
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