1. Monopolistic Competition
• The graph at the bottom shows a typical firm in a monopolistically competitive industry in long run equilibrium. Profits are zero owner(s) is (are) earning a return equal to their next best opportunity. ... Graph 2 • The increase in demand leads to an increase in both price and output as shown to the right. ... Graph 3 • Since we are investigating monopolistic competition with free entry, this can't possibly be a long run equilibrium. ... Graph 4 • The exit of competitors means existing firms see their demand and marginal revenue curves shifting upward. ...
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