The goal of an oligopoly is to maximize

A. Short-run profit to achieve long-run maximum revenue.
B. Market share to achieve long-run economic profit.
C. Profit in the short run and to minimize cost in the long run.
D. Short-run profit to achieve long-run market share.


Answer: B

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