What is the difference between perfect competition and monopolistic competition? How would either model be of use to a student, an economist, or an entrepreneur?
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In this type of competition, there is free entry and exit of firms, perfect information, and no barriers to entry or exit. On the other hand, monopolistic competition is a market structure where there are many buyers and sellers, but each seller offers a slightly Show more…
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