An Association of Producers Such as OPEC That Agrees to Set

question 10

Multiple Choice

An association of producers such as OPEC that agrees to set common pricing or output goals is referred to as a

• A) cartel.
• B) conglomerate.
• C) monopoly.
• D) partnership.

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