When barriers to entry are high, a monopolist (or cartel) will often be able to increase their profits by

a. expanding their output so they can increase their price.
b. reducing their output so they can raise their price.
c. expanding their output so they can lower their price.
d. reducing their output so they can lower their price.


B

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