Which of the Following Statements Is True for Cartels

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true for cartels?

• A) Their purpose is to try to control prices through control of the output.
• B) They are prohibited under §2 of the Sherman Act.
• C) They are most successful when they have a large number of members.
• D) They are a way to attain vertical price fixing.

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