-(Exhibit: Monopoly Through Collusion) the Exhibit Illustrates the Situation in an Industry

question 163

Multiple Choice

-(Exhibit: Monopoly Through Collusion) The exhibit illustrates the situation in an industry that consists of two firms facing identical demand curves; the demand curve for each firm is D₁. f the firms collude and agree to share the market demand equally, then each firm will act as if its marginal revenue curve is given by:

• A) MR₁.
• B) 2 MR₁.
• C) MR₂.
• D) MC.

Recognize strategies and consequences of dumping and other unfair trade practices.

Understand the characteristics and functions of forward and futures contracts.

Calculate and interpret changes in the value of futures contracts.

Recognize and explain natural hedging strategies and their applications.

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