Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a monopolistically competitive market?

A. Firms hold patents on their products.
B. The products that firms sell are slightly different.
C. Firms have some control over price.
D. There are no artificial barriers to entry.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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