The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, is a:
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Cartel
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Monopoly
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Oligarchy
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None of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation
OPEC is a cartel because it's an organization of producers who coordinate to control supply and influence prices. A cartel is a formal agreement among competing firms to control prices or production. Unlike a monopoly (single seller) or oligarchy (political system), OPEC represents multiple nations acting together.