Consider an unregulated monopoly in Figure 13.2. Suppose that a second firm enters the market. and both firms in the industry are profitable. After the second firm's entry, the industry is now classified as:
A. a natural monopoly.
B. a duopoly.
C. a monopolistic competitor.
D. a pure competitor.
Answer: B
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