Under Tacit Collusion

question 178

Multiple Choice

Under tacit collusion,

• A)firms form an explicit agreement to cooperate
• B)prices are usually lower than under perfect competition
• C)firms are usually subject to prosecution in the United States
• D)there is no explicit agreement for firms to cooperate
• E)firms meet to set prices and output levels for the industry

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