When managers in oligopolistic firms make decisions that affect output or price, they must

A. register with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice.
B. anticipate the reactions of their rivals and plan accordingly.
C. inform the regulators of their industry about their plans.
D. also be sure they erect barriers to entry to prevent new entrants from affecting their plans.


Answer: B

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