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Microecon question on perfect and monopolistic competition...??

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1. Why are long run profits not possible under conditions of perfect competition ( and monopolistic competition)?

2. Why are long run profits possible under conditions of monopoly (and oligopoly)??

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  1. 1: Because of entry of new firms which are attracted by profits, thus supply increases and price falls till level where profits=0, so profits are eliminated.

    2: Because of "free-entry" limitations.

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