If demand curve D2 represents a monopolistic competitor and demand curve D3 represents a monopoly, then



A. the monopolist has a more elastic demand curve than the monopolistic competitor.

B. the monopolistic competitor has a more elastic demand curve than the monopolist.

C. the monopolist and the monopolistic competitor have identical elasticity in their demand curves.

D. None of these choices are true.


B. the monopolistic competitor has a more elastic demand curve than the monopolist.

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