Market structure Flashcards
1
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define monopoly
A
A type of market structure where one firm or business controls the entire market
2
Q
define oligopoly
A
A type of
of market structure in which a few businesses hold the majority of the market share
3
Q
Define a competitive market
A
The rivalry between firms to hold the biggest market share
4
Q
Give one example of a monopoly
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‘Thames water’ , ‘google’ , ‘de beers group’
5
Q
give one example of an oligopoly
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‘Internet providers’ , ‘supermarkets’ , ‘Major airliners’
6
Q
Give one feature of a competitive market
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-low barriers to entry
-Low prices