Firms Operating in a Cartel Have a Large Incentive to Cheat

question 70

Multiple Choice

Firms operating in a cartel have a large incentive to cheat on the agreement by:

• A) lowering prices and increasing production.
• B) lowering both prices and production.
• C) raising prices and increasing production.
• D) raising prices and lowering production.

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