alleryWhy do firms in an oligopoly frequently observe price rigidity?
ATo lower factor pay
BTo exit the industry
CTo avoid price wars
DTo invite more firms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To avoid price wars
Oligopolists avoid frequent price changes because price cutting easily triggers destructive price wars.
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