According to OKCupid Data, Why Is Men's Desirability Less Dependent

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Multiple Choice

According to OKCupid data, why is men's desirability less dependent on his looks?

• A) Because women only respond to men with high incomes and do not consider men's looks.
• B) Because the most attractive women are less likely to receive messages than the most attractive men.
• C) Because in addition to desirability, men can offset being not-so-attractive by being funny, smart, or rich.
• D) Because on average, men tend to seek women who are more than them.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure in which a small number of firms have the large majority of market share.

Cournot Model

An economic model used to describe an industry structure in which companies compete on the amount of output they will produce, which they decide independently of each other and at the same time.

Dominant Price Leader

A dominant firm that sets the price of a good or service within the market, which other firms then follow, often seen in oligopolistic markets.

Monopolist

An individual or entity that has exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service, potentially influencing prices and market conditions.