Which of the following industries is the best example of an oligopoly?

A. the restaurant industry
B. the clothing industry
C. the airline industry
D. the corn industry


Answer: C

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_______________—a term coined by Alexander Gerschenkron (1904–78) suggesting that a country that is behind has some extra potential for catching up.

a. Law of diminishing returns b. Convergence c. The advantages of backwardness d. Divergence

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