All of These Statements Are True About an Oligopolistic Competitive

question 120

Multiple Choice

All of these statements are true about an oligopolistic competitive market situation exceptwhich?

• A) The products can be differentiated or undifferentiated.
• B) Advertising that uses comparative (head-to-head) messages is the norm.
• C) The purpose of advertising is to inform.
• D) Sellers try to avoid price competition, which can lead to price wars.
• E) Firms in these markets stay aware of a competitor's price cuts or increases and may follow suit.

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