In an oligopoly, the price effect is:

A. the increase in price from lowering the quantity sold.
B. the decrease in total revenue that occurs because the increase in quantity will push the market price down.
C. the increase in output that comes from raising the price.
D. the increase in total revenue due to the money brought in by the sale of additional units.


Answer: B

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