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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