1. Consumers are always better off if a market is monopolistically competitive rather than perfectly competitive because of greater product variety.
2. A monopolistically competitive firm sets price above marginal cost.
3. A monopolistically competitive market has conditions that allow relatively free entry and exit.
4. A monopolistically competitive market consists of firms selling goods that are distinct yet highly substitutable.
Which of these statements is NOT TRUE?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 1 & 2
F. 2 & 4