A monopolistically competitive firm differs from a perfectly competitive firm in that a monopolistically competitive firm:
a. faces a downward-sloping demand curve for its product

b. faces a horizontal demand curve at the market-clearing price.
c. is able to earn profits in the long run.
d. faces virtually no barriers to entry.


a

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