According to Barney, Under Which Condition Would Tacit Collusion Most

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to Barney, under which condition would tacit collusion most likely be successful?

• A) There is a large number of identifiable competitors.
• B) Costs are not similar among firms.
• C) One firm tends to act as the price leader.
• D) Sales are characterized by a high frequency of large orders.
• E) There are low barriers to entry in the industry.

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