Once a Cartel Determines the Profit- Maximising Price

question 20

Multiple Choice

Once a cartel determines the profit- maximising price,

• A) entry into the industry by rival firms will not affect the profit of the cartel.
• B) changes in the output of any member firm will not affect the market price.
• C) each firm faces the temptation to cheat by lowering its price.
• D) each firm faces the temptation to cheat by raising its price.

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