If Five Firms of Similar Sizes Join to Form a Cartel

question 68

Multiple Choice

If five firms of similar sizes join to form a cartel, then it is most likely that

• A) they will charge a common, lower market price.
• B) they will collectively produce less than before.
• C) all five firms will earn the same profits as before.
• D) all five firms as a group will have falling profits, but increased output.

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Definitions:

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or producing goods and services.

Assembly

The process of putting together individual components to form a complete product or unit.

Product Life Cycle

The course of a product's sales and profits over its lifetime, typically including the phases of introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Incubation

A process designed to support and accelerate the development and success of startups or new ventures, often providing resources such as funding, mentoring, and office space.