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Multiple Choice QuestionIn monopolistically competitive industriesMultiple choice question.firms feel independent of one another, allowing them to determine their own price without considering the possible reactions by rival firms.firms ignore each other's actions because there are only a few firms.the effect of a firm cutting its price will trigger a response from rivals because there are only a few firms.the effect of a firm cutting its price on competitors' sales will be significant because there are only a few firms.firms cannot set their own price without considering the possible reactions of rival firms because there are numerous firms.

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Multiple Choice QuestionIn monopolistically competitive industriesMultiple choice question.firms feel independent of one another, allowing them to determine their own price without considering the possible reactions by rival firms.firms ignore each other's actions because there are only a few firms.the effect of a firm cutting its price will trigger a response from rivals because there are only a few firms.the effect of a firm cutting its price on competitors' sales will be significant because there are only a few firms.firms cannot set their own price without considering the possible reactions of rival firms because there are numerous firms.

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The correct answer is: "firms feel independent of one another, allowing them to determine their own price without considering the possible reactions by rival firms."

Explanation: In monopolistically competitive industries, there are many firms, each of which is relatively small in comparison to the total market. Each firm produces a product that is slightly differentiated from the products of other firms. Because of this differentiation, each firm has some degree of market power, which allows it to set its own price without considering the possible reactions by rival firms. The firm's market power is limited, however, by the fact that it faces competition from other firms. If a firm sets its price too high, consumers will switch to the products of other firms.

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