Which of the following do a monopolist and a competitive firm generally have in common?

A. predatory pricing
B. barriers to entry
C. marginal cost pricing
D. the quest for profits


Answer: B. barriers to entry

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A) 3.5 percent. B) 6.5 percent. C) 5.5 percent. D) 5.0 percent.

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Tara buys four music cassettes when the price is $10 and two cassettes when the price is $14 . Her price elasticity of demand is:

a. 0. b. 1. c. 2. d. 3. e. 4.

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