In Which of the Following Ways Do Oligopolies Compete with Existing

question 102

Multiple Choice

In which of the following ways do oligopolies compete with existing rivals and block new entries?​

• A)By offering a variety of products
• B)By increasing the price of their products​
• C)By reducing the quantity of output produced​
• D)By increasing the wages paid to workers​
• E)By producing homogeneous products​

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