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Decisions of oligopoly firm on price and output

Within an oligopoly each firm: (w) ignores the pricing strategies of rival firms. (x) faces a horizontal demand curve. (y) should make decisions on price and output based on expected or actual actions of its rival. (z) has little control over the market.

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