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Which of the following is necessary for a firm to practice price discrimination ?
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a. The firm is a member of a cartel.
b. The demand curve for the product is perfectly inelastic.
c. The firm can prevent resale of its goods.
d. The government strictly enforces antitrust laws.
e. The demand curve for the product is perfectly elastic.
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