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Question
Following is the feature of perfect competition:
Options
Product differentiation
Homogeneous product
Barriers to entry
Less elastic
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Solution
Homogeneous product
Explanation:
In perfect competition, all firms supply a homogeneous product, which means that the items produced by different enterprises appear identical to consumers. There is no product differentiation, and customers don't favour one company's goods over another.
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