Other Things Constant, Production of an Identical Product in an Oligopolistic

question 60

Multiple Choice

Other things constant, production of an identical product in an oligopolistic industry

• A) makes it likely that a cartel will disintegrate.
• B) makes secret price cuts easier to detect.
• C) makes collusion more difficult.
• D) causes irrational pricing policies in the long run.

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