Suppose some firms exit an industry characterized by monopolistic competition. We would expect the demand curve of a firm already in the industry to

A. shift to the right.
B. shift to the left.
C. become less elastic.
D. remain the same since entering firms serve other customers in the market.


Answer: A

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