Nature of product and price sensitivity

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Compare and contrast perfect competition and monopoly in terms of the nature of product, price sensitivity, entry barriers, market power, and welfare consequences (allocation and productive efficiency). Graphically illustrate the long run equilibria of the two market structures and the welfare consequences therein.

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