Draw a Graph!!! Consider the monopolistic competition model (with the CC and PP curves). Suppose: a. S = 100 b. b = 1 c. c = 2 d. F = 10 Solve for the equilibrium number of firms n and the price, P. Now suppose c falls to 1. Solve for the new number of firms, n, and the new price, P. Tell a story for what happens.

Draw a Graph!!! Consider the monopolistic competition model (with the CC and PP curves). Suppose: a. S = 100 b. b = 1 c. c = 2 d. F = 10 Solve for the equilibrium number of firms n and the price, P. Now suppose c falls to 1. Solve for the new number of firms, n, and the new price, P. Tell a story for what happens.

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Chapter26: Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly

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Problem 10E

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