In General, Firms in a Cartel

question 67

Multiple Choice

In general, firms in a cartel

• A) agree to set price equal to marginal cost.
• B) do not consider the actions of the other firms in the cartel when making output decisions.
• C) produce levels of output exceeding the monopoly output level.
• D) agree to charge the price the monopolist would charge.

Recognize different types of oligopolies (homogeneous and differentiated).

Analyze the difficulties in predicting market behaviors in oligopolistic models.

Understand the significance of barriers to entry in oligopolistic industries.

Grasp the concept of concentration ratios and their implications.

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