Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Mutual Interdependence Among

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the mutual interdependence among firms in the airline industry?

• A)The considerable efforts made by the various competitors to coordinate fare increases.
• B)The unwillingness of individual firms to match increased amenities offered by other firms.
• C)The substantial profits airlines have earned over the past several years.
• D)The virtual absence of control over costs by any of the firms operating in the industry.

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