When Firms Divide a Region into Territories and Each Firm

question 99

Multiple Choice

When firms divide a region into territories and each firm agrees not to compete in the others' territories, it is illegal and is called:

• A) group boycott.
• B) tying arrangement.
• C) division of markets.
• D) price fixing.

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