market failure recap Flashcards

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What is a merger(buisness practices to reduce competition?

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Two or more firms join together to form one larger firm. If a merger results in benefits to consumers then it is allowed , but if it- substantially reduces competition in the market then it is prohibited

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What is market power

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A firm has market power if it can affect the market price by varying its output.
The term market power refers to the ability of a firm (or group of firms) to raise and
maintain price above the level that would prevail under a competitive market.

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What are regulations for

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Governments can use regulation to reduce or eliminate the market failure associated with monopoly firms

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When is it beneficial for a monopoly?

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This is an industry where it is efficient to have only one firms in the market due to significant economies of scale

EXAMPLES: Utility companies such as the Water Authority and electricity providers

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TYPES OF REGULATIONS

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limit the ability of businesses to compete

limit the number of types of buisnesses

reduce the incentive for buisnesses to compete

limit the choices and information avaliable to consumers

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