In oligopolistic competition the demand curve above the kink is _______.

elastic

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iInelastic

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more elastic

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less elastic

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Solution

The correct option is C more elastic
In oligopolistic competition the demand curve above the kink is more elastic, it means above the kink, proportionate change in quantity demand is more than the proportionate change in price.

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