Reference: Ref 15-3 (Table: Three-Country Oil Production) Refer to the Table

question 24

Multiple Choice

Reference: Ref 15-3 (Table: Three-Country Oil Production) Refer to the table. Suppose that three countries are engaged in oil production. For simplicity, assume zero costs so that revenue equals profit. Assume that Country A cheats on the cartel agreement by producing 200 more barrels than the other two countries. What is the new quantity sold by Country A?

• A) 900
• B) 400
• C) 1,400
• D) 600

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Definitions:

Long-Run Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output incurred when all factors of production are variable, and scale of production can be changed.

Output

The amount of products or services produced by a company, industry, or economic system.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that do not change with output level, including rent, salaries, and insurance.

Short Run

A period in economic analysis during which at least one input, such as plant size or capital, is fixed, limiting the ability to adjust to demand changes.