If the Only Two Firms in an Industry Agree to Fix

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the only two firms in an industry agree to fix the price at a given level, this is an example of:

• A)collusion.
• B)satisfying demand.
• C)price extortion.
• D)price leadership.

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