The Kinked Demand Curve Explains the Observation That in Oligopoly

question 139

Multiple Choice

The kinked demand curve explains the observation that in oligopoly markets

• A)Rivals match price increases.
• B)Rivals do not match price reductions.
• C)Prices may not change even in the face of cost increases.
• D)Practice product differentiation.

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