Which of the following is the reason why pharmaceutical firms are NOT monopolistically competitive?
A. Pharmaceutical firms sell differentiated products.
B. There are many buyers in the market.
C. There are many sellers in the market.
D. There are barriers to entry in the market, like patents.
Answer: D
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