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Which assumption of perfect competition prevents firms from gaining advantage by advertising?

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Question

Which assumption of perfect competition prevents firms from gaining advantage by advertising?

Options

  • Free entry and exit of firms

  • Absence of government intervention

  • No transport costs

  • No selling costs

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Solution

No selling costs

Explanation:

Under perfect competition, firms do not spend on advertising because products are identical and buyers already have perfect knowledge, so selling costs are assumed to be zero.

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