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Explain the implications of freedom of entry and exit of the firms under perfect competition. |
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Answer» An important feature of a perfect competition is freedom of entry and exit to the firms. An entrepreneur who has the necessary capital and skill can start any business of his choice. In every industry, new firms are therefore opened from time to time. Similarly in a market of perfect competition, any existing producer is free to close down his business if he so choose. As a result, some firms are going out of industry. Since there is no hindrance to the entry of new firms and exit of existing firms, the total number of firms under perfect competition remains very large. |
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