In a Contestable Market Model of Oligopoly, Prices Are Determined

question 47

Multiple Choice

In a contestable market model of oligopoly, prices are determined by:

• A) costs and barriers to exit.
• B) costs and barriers to entry.
• C) costs, barriers to entry, and barriers to exit.
• D) costs alone.

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