Sue and Jane Own Two Local Gas Stations

question 65

Multiple Choice

Sue and Jane own two local gas stations. They have identical constant marginal costs, but earn zero economic profits. Sue and Jane constitute:

• A) a Sweezy oligopoly.
• B) a Cournot oligopoly.
• C) a Bertrand oligopoly.
• D) None of the answers is correct.

Identify the concept of the "burden of proof" within both the scientific and legal systems.

Analyze the principle of parsimony and its application in preferring theories.

Comprehend the steps involved in the scientific method and the role of hypotheses.

Acknowledge the significance of testable predictions in evaluating scientific theories.

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