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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/32 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q111 Mark

What will act as a barrier to collusion between firms?

(a)A an ability to detect price cuts by rivals B the abolition of anti-trust measures C the existence of a small number of firms in the industry D unstable demand conditions for products[1]

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[1] Answer: D

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Topic: The price system and the microeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Structured question, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Economics, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 3 Variant 2, question 11.

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