If Oligopolistic Firms Banded Together with the Intention of Acting

question 56

Multiple Choice

If oligopolistic firms banded together with the intention of acting like a monopoly, it would likely result in their being able to

• A) divide up the monopoly level of profit amongst themselves.
• B) hold down output in the short-run.
• C) charge a higher price in the short-run.
• D) both b and c above are correct.

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