The Demand Curve Will Be Kinked If Rival Oligopolists

question 33

Multiple Choice

The demand curve will be kinked if rival oligopolists

• A)Match price increases but not price reductions.
• B)Match price reductions but not price increases.
• C)Match both price increase and price reductions.
• D)Do not match price changes at all.

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