According to these relationships, the competitive output level arises where

Consider the following model for the production of refined oil: MSC = 10 + 0.5Q; MEC = 0.3Q;
MSB = 30 – 0.3Q; MEB = 0.

a. QC = 25 b. QC = 20 c. QC = 40 d. none of the above

c. QC = 40

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Which of the following is a difference between a cartel and a monopoly?

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