Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.6

7.6 — practice question

An industry has an oligopolistic structure, but functions in a market that is highly contestable. What is the most likely outcome?

  • ACollectively, the firms will behave like a monopoly.
  • BFirms will earn normal profits in the long run.
  • CGovernment price regulation will be required to prevent the exploitation of consumers.
  • DThere will be substantial barriers to the entry of new firms.

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