Suppose an Oligopoly Has a Dominant Firm That Sets the Price

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose an oligopoly has a dominant firm that sets the price for the entire industry. In this situation, the oligopoly has:

• A) non-price competition.
• B) a kinked demand curve.
• C) price leadership with competitive fringes.
• D) a cartel.

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