An Oligopolist Faces a Demand Curve That Is Steeper at Higher

question 97

Multiple Choice

An oligopolist faces a demand curve that is steeper at higher prices than at lower prices.Which of the following is most likely?

• A) The firm competes with others in the Cournot fashion.
• B) Other firms match price increases but do not match price reductions.
• C) Other firms match price reductions but do not match price changes.
• D) The firm competes with others in the Bertrand fashion.

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