Which of the following statements about a monopolistically competitive firm is FALSE?

A) It tries to differentiate its product from that of competitors.
B) It may earn short-run economic profits.
C) It produces the quantity at which MC=MR.
D) It sets price like a perfectly competitive firm.

Answer: D

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