There are multiple models of pricing behavior in oligopolistic markets because
a. it is difficult to predict how rival firms will react to any pricing decision
b. the demand curve slopes upward for these firms
c. firms could earn profit in the long run unlike other markets
d. price has a direct impact on profit for a firm in oligopoly
e. the products are not identical in terms of quality, image, location
A
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Which of the following conditions must hold in the equilibrium of a competitive market where the government puts a specific tax on consumers?
A) The quantity sold and the price paid by the buyer must lie on the demand curve. B) The quantity sold and the seller's price must lie on the supply curve. C) The quantity demanded must equal the quantity supplied. D) the difference between the price the buyer pays and the price the seller receives must equal the specific tax. E) all of the above
Suppose that Brazil is capital abundant and Chile is natural resource abundant. If timber is natural resource intensive and computers are capital intensive, then
A) Chile will produce more computers after trade begins with Brazil. B) Brazil will produce more timber after trade begins with Chile. C) Chile will produce more timber after trade begins with Brazil. D) Brazil will completely specialize in computers once trade begins with Chile.