Economics A-Level
Strategic behaviour
What Strategic behaviour means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Strategic behaviour
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Reference: AQA
Firms must consider the likely reactions of rivals when making strategic decisions, and may exhibit collusive behaviour to maximise joint profits.
Topics that use Strategic behaviour
- Oligopoly (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Barriers to entry
- Cartel
- Cartels
- Collusion
- Concentration ratio
- Concentration ratios
- Cooperation
- Dynamic efficiency
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