曼昆微观经济学chapter17.pptVIP

17 Monopolistic Competition Learning Objectives Analyze competition among firms that sell differentiated products Compare the outcome under monopolistic competition and under perfect competition Consider the desirability of outcomes in monopolistically competitive markets Examine the debate over the effects of advertising Review the debate over the role of brand names Monopolistic Competition Imperfect competition refers to those market structures that fall between perfect competition and pure monopoly. The Four Types of Market Structure Monopolistic Competition Types of Imperfectly Competitiv