The Incentive for a Firm to Join a Cartel Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The incentive for a firm to join a cartel is

• A)to be able to earn profits in the long run but not in the short run
• B)to be able to earn larger profits than if it was not part of the cartel
• C)to completely insulate itself from competition
• D)to produce a larger amount of output than if it was not part of the cartel

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used in cost accounting to allocate overhead costs based on an estimated activity level.

Direct Labor-hours

The hours that workers contribute directly towards the manufacture of goods over a specified period.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with production that do not vary with the level of output, such as depreciation of machinery and the salary of the factory manager.

Job Cost

The total cost of labor, materials, and overhead allocated to a specific job or project.