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Discussion Question Pure Competition

Is farming perfectly competitive? Consider whether the US farming industry is perfectly competitive. Go to the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service website consider the information in the articles on family farms. Does farming in the US have the characteristics of perfect competition?

Discuss in detail and use examples, facts and data if applicable to support your argument.

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