If Oligopolists Engage in Collusion and Successfully Form a Cartel

question 13

Multiple Choice

If oligopolists engage in collusion and successfully form a cartel, the market outcome is

• A) the same as if it were served by competitive firms.
• B) efficient because cooperation improves efficiency.
• C) the same as if it were served by a monopoly.
• D) known as a Nash equilibrium.

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