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The Kinked Demand curve theory assumes ?

Correct answer: C. Firms are competitive

  • A. Firms cooperate
  • B. Firms act as part of cartel
  • C. Firms are competitive
  • D. Firms are not profit maximisers

Explanation

The kinked-demand model assumes rival firms will match a price decrease but not a price increase, creating a kink and price rigidity in an oligopoly. It does not assume cooperation or cartel membership.

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