Exhibit 9-1 A monopolistic competitive firm
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If all firms in the industry are the same as the monopolistic competitive firm shown in this Exhibit 9-1, firms in the long run will:
A. leave the industry.
B. earn positive economic profits.
C. experience less competition because firms will exit the industry.
D. experience competition from new firms that enter the industry.
Answer: D
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