Market Power Is Defined As

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Multiple Choice

Market power is defined as:

• A) the ability of one or more firms profitably to maintain prices above competitive levels for a significant period of time
• B) the ability of one or more firms to make a profit for a significant period of time
• C) the ability of one or more firms to evade taxes
• D) the ability of one or more firms to join together in a co-op
• E) the ability of one or more firms to consistently produce a superior product

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