Why do firms in an oligopoly have an incentive to cheat on collusion agreements? A. Cheating prevents other firms from lowering prices. B. Cheating produces a kinked demand curve for the industry. C. Cheating results in greater profits for the individual firm. D. Cheating increases the industry's total profits.

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