Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The higher the market concentration, the lower the price in the market.
• B) An increase in market concentration will lead to an increase in prices and profits.
• C) A decrease in market concentration will lead to a decrease in efficiency.
• D) Market concentration and profits are independent of each other.
• E) The larger the concentration ratio, the higher the number of firms in the market.

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