wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The kinked demand curve is used to rationalise __________.

A
price rigidity
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
price leadership
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
price competition
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
collusion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A price rigidity
Kinked demand curve is used in pricing strategies in oligopoly. It shows the price stickiness in oligopoly. Hence, the kinked demand curve is used to rationalize price rigidity.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Monopolistic Competition
ECONOMICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon