Mutual Interdependence Means That

question 115

Multiple Choice

Mutual interdependence means that:

• A) product differentiation exists,that is,firms produce close substitutes but not identical products.
• B) each seller faces a completely inelastic demand curve.
• C) each firm must consider the possible reactions of rivals when establishing price policy.
• D) when a pure monopolist chooses a price,it also necessarily chooses some specific level of output.

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Definitions:

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