What is the difference between collusion and competition?   Group of answer choices   1-Competition is when firms operate independently. Collusion is when firms in the oligopoly market structure try to invite new entrants into the market to make it more competitive.   2-Collusion is when firms act together in ways to reduce output, keep prices high, and divide up markets. Competition is when firms operate independently.   3-Competition firms follow the price changes and product changes of the dominant firm in an oligopolistic market. Collusion is when firms operate independently.   4-Collusion is when firms follow the price changes and product changes of the dominant firm in an oligopolistic market.Competition is when firms operate independently.

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