Evaluating Threats to Cartel Stability
A cartel of nations that export a specific natural resource faces two simultaneous developments: 1) A major technological breakthrough makes a new, widely available substitute for their resource significantly cheaper and more efficient. 2) A severe global economic recession sharply reduces overall demand for all industrial resources, including theirs. Which of these two developments poses a more significant long-term threat to the cartel's ability to control prices and maintain member discipline? Justify your answer by analyzing the distinct mechanisms through which each development impacts the cartel.
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Evaluating Threats to Cartel Stability
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