What happens in the long run if firms in a monopolistically competitive industry are earning positive economic profits? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
If firms in a monopolistically competitive industry are earning positive economic profits, new firms will be attracted to the market. As new firms enter, the demand curve facing each existing firm begins to shift left. This process continues until all profit is eliminated.
Economics
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