The Paradoxical Nature of Oligopoly Can Be Demonstrated by the Fact

question 398

Multiple Choice

The paradoxical nature of oligopoly can be demonstrated by the fact that, even though the monopoly outcome is best for the oligopolists,

• A)they collude to set the output level equal to the Nash equilibrium level of output.
• B)they have incentives to increase production above the monopoly outcome.
• C)they do not behave as profit maximizers.
• D)self-interest juxtaposes the profits earned at the Nash equilibrium.

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