There Are Many Different Models of Oligopoly Because

question 71

Multiple Choice

There are many different models of oligopoly because:

• A) beliefs are not incorporated in oligopolistic competition.
• B) firms do not maximize profits in oligopolistic competition.
• C) oligopoly is the most complicated type of market structure.
• D) beliefs are not incorporated in oligopolistic competition and oligopoly is the most complicated type of market structure.

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