A Cartel Is Characterized by Firms That Act Together in Order

question 43

Multiple Choice

A cartel is characterized by firms that act together in order to:
I. increase competition.
II. raise prices.
III. raise profit.

• A) I only
• B) I and II only
• C) III only
• D) II and III only

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred in producing one more unit of a good or service.

Average Revenue

The amount of income generated per unit of output, calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of units sold.

Average Total Costs

The total costs of production (fixed and variable costs) divided by the number of units produced, showing the cost per unit.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure in which a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service, and therefore can manipulate prices and conditions of sale.