The Theory of the Kinked Demand Curve Is That

question 176

Multiple Choice

The theory of the kinked demand curve is that

• A)although the firm sells a differentiated product, too many competitors exist to make it worthwhile speculating on responses to the firm's behavior.
• B)freedom of entry will reduce profits to zero.
• C)a firm's competitors will follow it in a price decrease but not follow it in a price increase.
• D)firms are all seeking the position of joint profit maximization.

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