If Joint Profits Are to Be Maximized in an Oligopolistic

question 5

Multiple Choice

If joint profits are to be maximized in an oligopolistic industry with a homogeneous product,the firms

• A)can produce whatever output they want at the agreed-upon price.
• B)need to determine the output each firm will produce.
• C)must form a cartel in order to be legal.
• D)have no individual incentive to cheat on the agreement.
• E)None of the above - differentiated products are required for joint-profit maximization in oligopoly.

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