Asked by
Kasandra Medina
on Oct 12, 2024Verified
Which statement about oligopolies is true?
A) Most oligopolies in the U.S.engage in outright collusion.
B) Most oligopolies operate at the minimum point of their ATC curves.
C) Most of our GDP is produced by oligopolies.
D) Collusion is illegal in the U.S.and does not exist.
Oligopolies
Market structures in which a few firms dominate the industry, often leading to limited competition and higher prices for consumers.
Outright Collusion
An openly cooperative effort among competitors to manipulate market prices, limit competition, or divide markets among themselves illegally.
- Investigate the influence of oligopolies on the competitive landscape and price levels for consumers.
- Understand the legal and regulatory difficulties related to oligopolies and anti-competitive behaviors.
Verified Answer
DO
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the influence of oligopolies on the competitive landscape and price levels for consumers.
- Understand the legal and regulatory difficulties related to oligopolies and anti-competitive behaviors.