Which Would Make It Easier to Maintain an Effective Collusive

question 321

Multiple Choice

Which would make it easier to maintain an effective collusive agreement in a cartel?

• A)the emergence of a number of potential entrant firms
• B)a decrease in the elasticity of demand for the cartel's product
• C)an increase in the number of substitutes for products produced by the cartel
• D)a new method of pricing that makes it more difficult for firms in the cartel to determine the prices at which other cartel members are selling their product

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Definitions:

Constructs

Constructs are complex theoretical concepts used in various disciplines to understand patterns of behavior, phenomena, or relationships.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Lemert

A sociologist known for differentiating between primary and secondary deviance in his theory of deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The process by which an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change after society labels them as deviant, leading to further acts of deviance.