An Oligopolist's Demand Curve Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

An oligopolist's demand curve is

• A)identical to that of a perfectly competitive firm.
• B)identical to that of a monopolistically competitive firm.
• C)vertical on a price-quantity diagram.
• D)unknown because a response of firms to price changes by rivals is uncertain.

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