According to the Kinked demand curve hypothesis, why does the demand curve facing an oligopolist have a 'Kink' at the prevailing price level ?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · PYQS · September 2024
According to the Kinked demand curve hypothesis, why does the demand curve facing an oligopolist have a 'Kink' at the prevailing price level ?
(A) A. To make the demand curve visually interesting
(B) B. To create confusion among competitors
(C) C. The segment above price is highly elastic, and below it is inelastic
(D) D. It is a graphical error in the representation

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. The segment above price is highly elastic, and below it is inelastic

Topics: Price Determination in Different Markets, Theory of Demand and Supply

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