The problem of the cartel points out that
A. the interests of consumers and duopolists conflict.
B. the interests of consumers and duopolists are the same.
C. the interests of consumers and duopolists are the same in output management, but conflict in pricing.
D. the interests of consumers and duopolists are the same in pricing, but conflict in output management.
Answer: A
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