Game Theory Is Useful for Understanding Oligopoly Behavior Because

question 28

Multiple Choice

Game theory is useful for understanding oligopoly behavior because:

• A) there are so many firms in an oligopoly that all are price takers.
• B) firms must differentiate their products if they are to remain in business.
• C) firms recognize that because there are only a few firms mutual interdependence is important.
• D) without it firms would not be able to maintain cartel agreements.
• E) it allows firms to develop greater monopoly power.

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