Under monopolistic competition, the demand curve of the product of an individual firm depends on the nature and prices of close substitutes

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In monopolistic competition, each firm faces a downward-sloping demand curve because, although many close substitutes exist, the products are differentiated. This means the demand for a firm's product is affected by the nature and prices of these substitutes.

Under Monopolistic Competition, the Demand Curve of the Product of an Individual