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In a ______ market, there are many firms producing a homogeneous product.
In a ______ market, there are many firms producing a homogeneous product.
perfect competition
A ______ market is characterized by a single firm producing a product.
A ______ market is characterized by a single firm producing a product.
monopoly
An increase in the number of firms in a market leads to an increase in ______ for consumers.
An increase in the number of firms in a market leads to an increase in ______ for consumers.
choice
The advantage of ______ is that it can lead to lower prices and higher quality products.
The advantage of ______ is that it can lead to lower prices and higher quality products.
One of the disadvantages of ______ is that it can lead to higher prices and lower quality products.
One of the disadvantages of ______ is that it can lead to higher prices and lower quality products.
In a competitive market, the presence of many firms leads to ______ profits for each firm.
In a competitive market, the presence of many firms leads to ______ profits for each firm.
In a monopoly market, the single firm has the power to influence the ______ of the product.
In a monopoly market, the single firm has the power to influence the ______ of the product.
The characteristics of perfect competition include ______ barriers to entry.
The characteristics of perfect competition include ______ barriers to entry.
A high number of firms in a market leads to a greater ______ of products for consumers.
A high number of firms in a market leads to a greater ______ of products for consumers.
One of the advantages of perfect competition is that it leads to ______ prices and higher quality products.
One of the advantages of perfect competition is that it leads to ______ prices and higher quality products.
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Study Notes
Competitive Markets
- A key market structure in economics, where many firms produce a similar product
- Characteristics of perfect competition:
- Many firms producing a homogenous product
- Firms are price-takers, not price-makers
- Free entry and exit of firms in the market
- Perfect information among consumers and firms
- Effects of a high number of firms on:
- Price: lower prices due to increased competition
- Quality: higher quality products to attract consumers
- Choice: greater variety of products for consumers
- Profit: lower profits for individual firms due to competition
Monopoly Markets
- A market structure in which a single firm produces the entire output
- Characteristics of monopoly:
- Single firm producing the entire output
- Firm has significant market power to influence prices
- Barriers to entry for new firms
- Firm can influence the market supply curve
- Effects of monopoly on:
- Price: higher prices due to lack of competition
- Quality: potentially lower quality products
- Choice: limited product variety for consumers
- Profit: higher profits for the monopolist firm
- Advantages of monopoly:
- Economies of scale, reducing average costs
- Innovation and research, due to absence of competition
- Disadvantages of monopoly:
- Higher prices and lower output
- Lack of consumer choice and welfare
- Abuse of market power by the monopolist
Competitive Markets
- In a competitive market, there are many firms producing a similar product, leading to low profits for each firm.
- Consumers benefit from competitive markets as they have a wide range of products to choose from, leading to lower prices and higher quality.
Monopoly Markets
- In a monopoly market, there is only one firm producing a product, allowing it to control prices and output.
- Consumers are disadvantaged in a monopoly market as they have limited choices, leading to higher prices and lower quality products.
Characteristics of Perfect Competition and Monopoly
- Perfect competition: many firms, free entry and exit, identical products, perfect information, and no externalities.
- Monopoly: single firm, barriers to entry, unique product, and price maker.
Pricing and Output Policies
- Perfect competition: firms are price takers, producing at minimum average cost, and output is determined by the market.
- Monopoly: firms are price makers, producing at a level where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, and output is restricted.
Effect of High Number of Firms
- High number of firms leads to lower prices, higher quality, and increased choice for consumers.
- Profits for each firm decrease as the number of firms increases, promoting efficiency and innovation.
Characteristics, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Monopoly
- Characteristics: single firm, barriers to entry, unique product, and price maker.
- Advantages: possibility of economies of scale, research and development, and innovation.
- Disadvantages: lack of competition, higher prices, and lower quality products.
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