A Cartel Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

A cartel is

• A) another name for pure monopoly.
• B) a coalition of consumers.
• C) a highly stable arrangement.
• D) a coalition of firms that agree to restrict output in an effort to earn higher profit.
• E) an agreement between countries to reduce trade.

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Definitions:

Closed-End Funds

Investment funds with a fixed number of shares that are traded on stock exchanges, similar to stocks.

Net Asset Value

The per-share value of a mutual fund or ETF, calculated by dividing the total value of all the securities in the portfolio, minus liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding.

Liquidate Positions

The process of selling securities or other assets to convert them into cash, often done to exit a market or meet financial obligations.

Money Market Mutual Funds

Mutual funds that invest in short-term, high-quality debt securities and are designed to offer investors liquidity and a safe place to invest in the short term.