A Distinguishing Feature of an Oligopolistic Industry Is the Tension

question 92

Multiple Choice

A distinguishing feature of an oligopolistic industry is the tension between

• A)profit maximization and cost minimization.
• B)cooperation and self interest.
• C)producing a small amount of output and charging a price above marginal cost.
• D)short-run decisions and long-run decisions.

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