The potential for maximizing total industry profits is greater in oligopolies than in perfect competition because

A. There are fewer firms and each is dependent on the actions of rivals.
B. Firms in an oligopoly are more profitable.
C. Perfectly competitive firms can easily cooperate to restrict supply.
D. There are independent firms in an oligopoly.


Answer: A

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