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Explain why the demang curve facing a firm under monopolistic competition is negatively sloped ?

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Demand curve facing a firm under monopolistic competition is negatively sloped. It is because there are close substitutes available and the firm is not a price taker. It can sell more only by reducing the price. Higher the price, lower will be the demand and vice versa.
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