The Mutual Interdependence That Characterizes Oligopoly Arises Because

question 344

Multiple Choice

The mutual interdependence that characterizes oligopoly arises because

• A)the products of various firms are homogeneous.
• B)the products of various firms are differentiated.
• C)each firm in an oligopoly depends on its own pricing strategy and that of its rivals.
• D)the demand curves of firms are kinked at the prevailing price.

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