Edward Chamberlin described firms selling differentiated products and facing a downward-sloping demand curve as being in an industry characterized by monopolistic competition.

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This is an accurate characterization of monopolistic competition according to Edward Chamberlin's theory. firms in this market structure have some control over the price they charge due to the differentiation of their products, but face competition from other firms producing similar but not identical products.

Edward Chamberlin Described Firms Selling Differentiated Products and Facing a Downward-Sloping