JAMB Economics 2006 Question 49

Question 49

Market Structures

Product differentiation in monopolistic competition implies that

  1. A.different products are sold to the same buyer
  2. B.different buyers pay different prices for the same product
  3. C.sellers determine whom to sell their products to
  4. D.the same product is available in different forms
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the same product is available in different forms)

Explanation

Firms in monopolistic competition sell basically the same product but make it look different through brand, packaging or design.