Why don't some firms in monopolistic competition earn losses in the long run? A) The firms have enough monopoly power to ensure they always earn profits. B) Free entry allows enough firms to remain in the market and maintain the critical mass of firms required to attract customers. C) Free exit implies that any unprofitable firms leave the market in the long run. D) In the long run, firms will build enough brand loyalty among customers to ensure a profitable level of sales. 2. Is there a first-mover advantage in the Bertrand duopoly model with homogenous products? A) Yes, first-movers always hold the advantage over other firms. B) Yes, first-movers may have an advantage, but it depends on the model assumptions. C) No, first-movers cannot choose a profit maximizing quantity because the second-mover can always produce a bit less and earn higher profits. D) No, the second-mover would be able to set a slightly lower price and capture the full market share