When a second firm enters a monopolist's market:
A. the former monopolist's average cost decreases as its output level decreases.
B. the demand curve facing the former monopolist shifts to the right.
C. the market price falls.
D. None of these
Answer: C
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a. True b. False
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Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
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