An ineffective means of discouraging the entry of new firms by existing firms in an oligopolistic industry is... a. Spending heavily on advertising. b. Carrying out industrial sabotage. c. Seeking greater patent protection. d. Producing a wide range of brands of their products. e. Raising their prices.

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An ineffective means of discouraging the entry of new firms by existing firms in an oligopolistic industry is...
a.
Spending heavily on advertising.
b.
Carrying out industrial sabotage.
c.
Seeking greater patent protection.
d.
Producing a wide range of brands of their products.
e.
Raising their prices.
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