The Possible Alternatives for an Oligopoly Range from the Monopoly

question 33

Multiple Choice

The possible alternatives for an oligopoly range from the monopoly case with ________ to the perfectly competitive case with ________.

• A) low prices; high prices
• B) high output; low output
• C) no cooperation among the firms; much cooperation among the firms
• D) low output; high output
• E) low profits; high profits

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