Oligopolistic firms often sacrifice profits in order to gain an advantage over competitors in the long run.

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Oligopolistic firms may engage in strategies such as price cutting, increasing advertising, or innovation, which can temporarily reduce profits, with the aim of increasing market share or creating barriers to entry for competitors, thereby potentially increasing long-term profitability.

Oligopolistic Firms Often Sacrifice Profits in Order to Gain an Advantage