Which of the following does NOT explain why oligopolies often fail to maintain cooperation
A)the story of the prisoners' dilemma
B)game theory
C)the fact that self-interest is consistent with collective group interest
D)the fact that self-interest is not always consistent with collective group interest

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Self-interest being consistent with collective group interest actually supports cooperation among oligopolies, so it does not explain why they often fail to maintain cooperation. The other choices, A) the story of the prisoners' dilemma and B) game theory, and D) the fact that self-interest is not always consistent with collective group interest, all offer potential explanations for why oligopolies struggle to maintain cooperation.

Which of the Following Does NOT Explain Why Oligopolies Often