In monopolistic competition, why are long-run economic profits zero?
ARigid price controls
BHeavy legal barriers
CFree entry and exit
DFixed cartel quotas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Free entry and exit
New firms enter when profits exist, competing away excess returns until only normal profit remains.
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