Assuming That Oligopolists Do Not Have the Opportunity to Collude

question 83

Multiple Choice

Assuming that oligopolists do not have the opportunity to collude, once they have reached the Nash equilibrium, it

• A)is always in their best interest to supply more to the market.
• B)is always in their best interest to supply less to the market.
• C)is always in their best interest to leave their quantities supplied unchanged.
• D)may be in their best interest to do any of the above, depending on market conditions.

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Definitions:

Sustainable Rate

A rate of growth or extraction that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing environmental damage.

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TAC

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