Oligopolies Would Like to Act Like a

question 5

Multiple Choice

Oligopolies would like to act like a

• A)duopoly, but self-interest often drives them closer to the perfectly competitive outcome.
• B)competitive firm, but self-interest often drives them closer to the duopoly outcome.
• C)monopoly, but self-interest often drives them to charge a higher price than would be charged by a monopoly.
• D)monopoly, but self-interest often drives them closer to the perfectly competitive outcome.

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Definitions:

Close Corporation

A corporation whose shareholders are limited to a small group of persons, often family members.

Shares

Units of ownership in a corporation or financial asset, representing a portion of the company and conferring certain rights and liabilities to the shareholder.

Partnership

A legal arrangement where two or more individuals engage in business together, sharing profits, liabilities, and decision-making.

Close Corporations

Businesses characterized by a small number of shareholders, no public shares, and often more relaxed corporate governance standards.