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Chapter 1: Q.5 (page 9)

What is the relationship between product

differentiation and monopolistic competition?

Short Answer

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In both product differentiation and monopolistic competition differentiated or separate products to deal with.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Product differentiation and monopolistic competition. 

A market system in which a high number of vendors sell distinct items is known as monopolistic competition.

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Step 2. Explanation

Monopolisitc competition is a market structure that is a combination of a monopoly and perfect comeptition. Differentiation of products causes monopolisitc competition to differ from perfect competition. It the element of product differentiation that makes this market a blend of monopoly and perfect comeptition.

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