Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Firms under Perfect Competition

Question:
Which condition is essential for a large number of firms to exist in a perfectly competitive market?
Options:
Free entry and exit
Perfect information
Homogeneous information
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Free entry and exit
Explanation:
Free entry and exit mean that it is easy for firms to enter the market, as well as to leave it. This condition is essential for the large numbers of firms to exist. If entry was difficult, or restricted, then the number of firms in the market could be small.