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Under which of the market forms, demand curve is steeper (less elastic) than the monopolistic competition? - Economics

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Question

Under which of the market forms, demand curve is steeper (less elastic) than the monopolistic competition?

Options

  • Monopoly

  • Perfect competition

  • Oligopoly

  • None of these

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Solution

Monopoly

Explanation:

In a monopoly, the firm faces a less elastic (steeper) demand curve because it is the sole seller of the product, unlike in monopolistic competition, where close substitutes exist.

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Chapter 9: Forms of Market - TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS [Page 182]

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Frank Economics [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Forms of Market
TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS | Q 14. | Page 182
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