When new firms enter a monopolistically competitive industry, ceteris paribus, the

A. Market price increases.
B. Market price decreases.
C. Market price remains unchanged.
D. Change in market price cannot be determined based on the information given.


Answer: B

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The trade model described in the text demonstrates that countries can expand consumption by specializing in the production of goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage

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