Some observers assert that oligopolies are less socially desirable than pure monopolies because
A) monopolies are often government-regulated, whereas collusion among oligopolies may lead to similar results as a monopoly yet, having several firms, may give the illusion of competition.
B) monopolies have unique products, whereas product differentiation in oligopolies would lead to economic inefficiencies.
C) mutual interdependence among firms in an oligopoly would lead to more inefficiencies than in the case of a monopoly.
D) oligopolies tend to engage in advertising more so than monopolies.
Answer is A) monopolies are often government-regulated, whereas collusion among oligopolies may lead to similar results as a monopoly yet, having several firms, may give the illusion of competition.
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