Explicit Collusion in an Oligopolistic Industry

question 101

Multiple Choice

Explicit collusion in an oligopolistic industry

• A) occurs when firms achieve the cooperative outcome without an explicit agreement.
• B) is a form of predatory pricing.
• C) results in competitive behaviour.
• D) occurs when firms make an explicit agreement to cooperate.
• E) results in a non- cooperative equilibrium.

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