If oligopolists start cutting prices to capture a larger market share, the result will be

A. Lower prices, increased output, and smaller profits.
B. Lower prices, increased output, and larger profits.
C. Lower prices, decreased output, and larger profits.
D. Higher prices, increased output, and larger profits.


Answer: A

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