Question

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why is pure competition considered an unsustainable system?
price differentiation is often too minimal to matter.
few barriers exist to entry, meaning that the market inevitably floods.
consumers cannot distinguish between products.
producers cannot make a profit if they keep dropping their prices.
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Explanation:

To determine why pure competition is unsustainable, analyze each option:

• "Price differentiation is often too minimal to matter": Not the main reason for unsustainability.
• "Few barriers exist to entry, meaning that the market inevitably floods": While entry is easy, the core unsustainability comes from profit issues, not just flooding.
• "Consumers cannot distinguish between products": Product homogeneity is a feature, not the main unsustainability reason.
• "Producers cannot make a profit if they keep dropping their prices": In pure competition, firms are price takers. To compete, they may lower prices, but this reduces profit margins. If prices drop too much, producers can't cover costs or make a profit, making the system unsustainable as firms would exit or struggle.

Answer:

D. Producers cannot make a profit if they keep dropping their prices