Collusion Occurs When

question 154

Multiple Choice

Collusion occurs when

• A)a firm chooses a level of output to maximize its own profit.
• B)two firms' price and output decisions come into conflict.
• C)there is an agreement among firms to charge the same price or otherwise not to compete.
• D)firms refuse to follow their price leaders.

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Definitions:

Dissenters

Individuals who express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Conformity

The tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs to match those of the group or social norms.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Referent Informational Influence

A form of social influence where individuals conform to the behavior of a group they admire or relate to, in order to be accepted or to identify with the group.