If an Oligopolist Is Part of a Cartel That Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

If an oligopolist is part of a cartel that is collectively producing the monopoly level of output, then that oligopolist has the incentive to increase production with the aim of

• A)increasing prices.
• B)increasing profits for the group of firms as a whole.
• C)increasing profits for itself, regardless of the impact on profits for the group of firms as a whole.
• D)decreasing costs of production.

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