A Collection of Rival Producers That Come Together by Some

question 242

Multiple Choice

A collection of rival producers that come together by some form of agreement in an attempt to restrain trade by restricting output and raising prices is a:

• A) vertical merger
• B) boycott
• C) cartel
• D) confederation
• E) directorate

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Definitions:

Ozone Layer

A stratospheric layer of ozone molecules that protects life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Troposphere

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and where most aviation takes place.

Stratosphere

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending from about 10 to 50 km above the Earth's surface, where ozone is concentrated.

Volatile Organic Compound

Organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature, causing significant vapor emissions that can affect air quality and human health.