As a Group, Oligopolists Would Always Be Better Off If

question 368

Multiple Choice

As a group, oligopolists would always be better off if they would act collectively

• A)as if they were each seeking to maximize their own individual profits.
• B)in a manner that would prohibit collusive agreements.
• C)as a single monopolist.
• D)as a single perfectly competitive firm.

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