Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.6

7.6 — practice question

A kinked demand curve is often used when economists try to analyse how oligopolists operate. What does the kinked demand curve show?

  • AOligopolists are unable to achieve profit maximisation.
  • BSatisficing is the best objective for firms that operate under conditions of oligopoly.
  • CThere are always benefits available for oligopolists if they reduce price, but not if they increase it.
  • DThere is a tendency towards price stability when firms operate under conditions of oligopoly.

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