Both purely competitive and monopolistic firms are price takers


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Which of the following is a correct statement?
a) Both purely competitive firms and monopolistic firms are "price makers".
b) A purely competitive firm is a "price-taker" and a monopolistic firm is a "price-maker".
c) Both purely competitive and monopolistic firms are "price takers."
d) A purely competitive firm is a "price-maker" and a monopolistic firm is a "price-taker".

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Answer:

The answer is B.

Explanation:

In purely competitive firms, there are many buyers and sellers that no single buyer or seller can influence the price of goods. They accept the price set by the market conditions which depend on the market supply and demand. Firms in this market are price-takers.

In monopolistic firm, no one is competing against him. He is the only one in the industry. He is the only seller while buyers are many. In most cases, buyers do not have alternative than to buy the product. Because of this, the firm in monopoly sets its price. He is a price-maker.


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