In a Bertrand Model with Identical Firms and a Non-Differentiated

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a Bertrand model with identical firms and a non-differentiated product,price will increase in response to

• A) an increase in the number of firms.
• B) a decrease in the number of firms.
• C) an increase in marginal cost.
• D) a decrease in marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The efficiency of production of goods or services measured by the output per unit of input.

ERG Theory

A motivation theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting individuals are motivated by these needs in a hierarchical fashion.

VIE Theory

A psychological theory proposing that an individual's motivational force is determined by the perceived value of the outcome, the expectancy of achieving the outcome, and the instrumentality of the action.

Need-Based Theories

Psychological theories that focus on understanding human needs and how they influence behavior, particularly in the context of motivation.