The firms in the petroleum industry of Oiland have decided to cooperate with each other by setting their respective market shares. This is an example of ________ in the petroleum industry

The first element of a financial crisis is

a. inflation. b. a decline in confidence in financial institutions. c. a relaxation of rules and regulations that pertain to the financial system. d. a large decline in some asset prices.

The Great Depression really began in the second half of the year ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).