Practice mode Market

Why does an oligopolist face a kinked demand curve?

Correct answer A. The oligopolist believes that competitors will match price cuts but not price rises

Explanation

The kink arises because rivals are expected to follow a price cut to protect market share but ignore a price rise, so demand is elastic above the current price and inelastic below it.

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