Cartels Are Difficult to Maintain Because

question 248

Multiple Choice

Cartels are difficult to maintain because

• A) antitrust laws are difficult to enforce.
• B) cartel agreements are conducive to monopoly outcomes.
• C) there is always tension between cooperation and self-interest in a cartel.
• D) firms pay little attention to the decision made by other firms.

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