Assumption made under perfect competition

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Sort the list below according to whether or not an item is an assumption made under perfect competition (aka pure competition or competitive industry).

1. Assumed in perfect competition

2. Not assumed in perfect competition

(Significant barriers to entry, a small number of producers, firm selling similar but differenciated goods, price-taking behavior)

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