Which of the following characteristics is shared by both monopolistically competitive markets and monopoly markets?

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Both monopolistically competitive markets and monopoly markets have firms facing downward sloping demand curves. In monopolistically competitive markets, each firm has a slightly different product, but they still face some degree of market power due to product differentiation. In monopoly markets, there is only one firm and they have complete market power. However, both types of markets have firms that have the ability to influence the price they charge, which is reflected in the downward sloping demand curve they face.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Shared by Both Monopolistically