Because Each Oligopolist Cares About Its Own Profit Rather Than

question 168

Multiple Choice

Because each oligopolist cares about its own profit rather than the collective profit of all the oligopolists,what is the result

• A)They have incentives to cheat.
• B)Each firm's profit ends up being zero.
• C)Society is worse off.
• D)Collusion is necessary.

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