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96. During periods of weak demand, the Organization of Petroleum Countries has implemented production (export)
quotas to ensure that excess oil supplies be kept off the market.
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97. What are some major trade problems faced by developing nations?
Trade problems include lack of diversification of economies, unstable export markets,
declining terms of trade over time, and lack of access to markets of advanced countries.
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Trade Problems of the Developing Nations
98. Are economic downturns helpful to cartels?
No they are generally problematic for cartels. As market sales dwindle in a weakening
economy, profits fall. Cartel members may conclude that they can escape serious decreases in
profits by reducing prices, in expectation of gaining sales at the expense of other cartel
members.
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