Which Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which is the most accurate statement?

• A)The most important aspect of oligopoly is product differentiation.
• B)An oligopolistic industry cannot have more than five firms.
• C)There are virtually no oligopolies in the U.S.
• D)There are a whole range of oligopolistic models,from a cartel to cutthroat competition.

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market. This seller faces no competition, as he is the sole seller of goods with no close substitute.

Output

refers to the total amount of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy within a certain period.

Profit-Maximizing Rule

A principle stating that profit maximization occurs when a firm expands output until marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue.

MR = MC

The condition for profit maximization in economic theory, where marginal revenue (MR) equals marginal cost (MC).