A group of five cement manufacturers secretly agree to fix prices and production quotas to maximize their joint profits and discourage new…

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · September 2026
A group of five cement manufacturers secretly agree to fix prices and production quotas to maximize their joint profits and discourage new competitors. This market arrangement is best classified as:
(A) A. competitive oligopoly
(B) B. collusive oligopoly
(C) C. monopolistic competition
(D) D. pure competition

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. collusive oligopoly

Topics: Price Determination in Different Markets

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