Which of the Following Is an Assumption of the Cournot

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of the Cournot model?

• A) There is only one firm in an industry.
• B) Each firm takes the output of the other firm as given.
• C) The firms behave so as to maximize their revenues.
• D) Firms collude to fix prices and quantities.

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Definitions:

Fixed Assets

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Percentage of Sales Approach

A forecasting method that estimates future financial outcomes based on a percentage relationship between sales growth and other financial accounts.

Financial Planning

The process of setting objectives, assessing assets and resources, estimating future financial needs, and making plans to achieve monetary goals.

Pro Forma Statement

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