The kinked demand curve model is used to explain price rigidity in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The kinked demand curve model is used to explain price rigidity in:
A. perfect competition
B. monopsony
C. oligopoly
D. monopoly
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The kinked demand curve explains why oligopolistic firms avoid changing prices.

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A. Only production elasticity
B. Only supply elasticity
C. Only cost elasticity
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Correct Answer: Option D


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