Airline a and Airline B Are the Two Largest Airlines

question 68

Multiple Choice

Airline A and Airline B are the two largest airlines in the country. The chief executive officer of Airline A calls the chief executive officer of Airline B and says, "Why don't we both raise prices 25% across the board next week?" This is an example of:

• A) spirited competition.
• B) attempted collusive behavior.
• C) predatory pricing.
• D) a corporate merger.
• E) a tying arrangement.

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