An Equilibrium in Which Each Firm in an Oligopoly Maximizes

question 355

Multiple Choice

An equilibrium in which each firm in an oligopoly maximizes profit, given the actions of its rivals, is called

• A)a general equilibrium.
• B)a dominant equilibrium.
• C)a Nash equilibrium.
• D)an oligopoly equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, who are shareholders, and has its own rights and obligations.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the company, reducing the amount of stock on the open market.

Loss On Sale

A financial term representing the situation where the selling price of an asset is less than its purchase price.

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a company, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.