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3. ( are vertically differentiated. ) If for equal prices consumers do not agree on which product is the preferred one then products mononolistic conmpetition industry has the following features: 1) there is a large number

3. ( are vertically differentiated. ) If for equal prices consumers do not agree on which product is the preferred one then products mononolistic conmpetition industry has the following features: 1) there is a large number

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter16: Monopolistic Competition

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