Under Which of the Following Market Conditions Is It Most

question 200

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following market conditions is it most difficult to maintain a cartel agreement?

• A) There are many firms in the industry and these firms have similar costs.
• B) There are many firms in the industry and these firms have different costs.
• C) There are few firms in the industry and these firms have similar costs.
• D) There are few firms in the industry and these firms have different costs.

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