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question 121

Multiple Choice

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Figure: Monopoly Profits in Duopoly
-(Figure: Monopoly Profits in Duopoly) The figure Monopoly Profits in Duopoly shows how an industry consisting of two firms that face identical demand curves (D₁) can collude to increase profits. If the firms collude to share the market demand equally, then each firm will act as if its demand curve is given by _____, while the market demand curve is given by _____.

• A) D₁; MR₂
• B) D₂; D₁
• C) D₁; D₂
• D) MR₁; MR₂

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Definitions:

Discredited

Lacking credibility or not being accepted as valid or true.

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event, which can be anticipated or measured.

Passing

The ability of a person to be regarded as a member of an identity group or category different from their own, especially in contexts of gender, race, social class, etc.

Stigma

Personal characteristics that others view as insurmountable handicaps preventing competent or morally trustworthy behavior.