Market Structures and Competition Flashcards
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Which best describes the availability of substitutes in a monopoly?

  • There are many substitutes.
  • Substitutes are not relevant.
  • There are a few substitutes.
  • There are no substitutes. (correct)
  • Wellness Pharmaceuticals has released a new antidepressant, Lexabuzac. Which type of monopoly does the company most likely have on this medication?

  • Geographic monopoly
  • Technological monopoly (correct)
  • Natural monopoly
  • Market monopoly
  • The market for which item generally involves pure competition?

  • Soybeans
  • Wheat
  • Oil
  • Corn (correct)
  • Which best describes how the government enables government monopolies to exist?

    <p>By creating and running a monopoly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sets the price in a monopolistic competition?

    <p>Producers and consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lack of competition within a monopoly means that

    <p>Monopolists set their own prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is competition limited in an oligopoly?

    <p>High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a government monopoly in the United States?

    <p>The US Postal Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______________ is the term used to describe the amount of control or influence that consumers have on a market.

    <p>Sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the automobile industry considered an oligopoly?

    <p>It is dominated by a few key players.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an oligopoly exists, how many producers dominate the market?

    <p>a few</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____________ is the type of competition that occurs in a competitive market without identical producers.

    <p>Monopolistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pure competition, producers compete exclusively on the basis of

    <p>sell identical items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natural monopolies occur when one producer

    <p>can meet the market's entire demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the United States, which type of industry is often considered part of an oligopoly?

    <p>Cell phone carriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes how the government sanctions technological monopolies?

    <p>By issuing patents for the technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Market Structures Overview

    • A monopoly is characterized by the absence of substitutes for the product offered.
    • Technological monopolies arise when a company possesses unique advancements, exemplified by Wellness Pharmaceuticals and its antidepressant Lexabuzac.

    Competition Types

    • Pure competition typically occurs in markets dealing with homogeneous goods, such as corn.
    • Monopolistic competition involves numerous producers who influence prices collaboratively.

    Government and Monopolies

    • Governments may create and operate monopolies, ensuring exclusivity in certain services, like the US Postal Service.
    • Technological monopolies receive government support in the form of patents, granting the innovator exclusive rights to the technology.

    Oligopoly Dynamics

    • Oligopolies feature limited competition due to high market entry costs, which deter new entrants.
    • The automobile industry exemplifies an oligopoly because of substantial barriers to entry, brand loyalty significance, and dominance by a few key players.

    Market Control

    • In monopolistic markets, monopolists have the power to set prices due to the lack of competition.
    • A general term for consumer influence over market conditions is "sovereignty."
    • In markets characterized by oligopoly, a few producers typically dominate.

    Types of Competition

    • Monopolistic competition exists among non-identical producers, allowing for product differentiation.
    • In pure competition, producers compete solely based on selling identical goods.

    Natural Monopolies

    • Natural monopolies emerge when a single producer can satisfy the entire market demand efficiently, reducing redundancy in supply.

    Oligopoly Examples

    • Cell phone carriers in the United States are frequently cited as examples of industries operating under oligopoly conditions.

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