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Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?
- A single seller dominates the market
- Many firms offer differentiated products (correct)
- There are no close substitutes for the products
- Barriers to entry are very high
In monopolistic competition, firms are price takers.
In monopolistic competition, firms are price takers.
False (B)
What is a key feature that distinguishes monopolistic competition from perfect competition?
What is a key feature that distinguishes monopolistic competition from perfect competition?
Product differentiation
In monopolistic competition, firms produce products that are ______ from each other.
In monopolistic competition, firms produce products that are ______ from each other.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Monopoly
Monopoly
A market structure where a single firm controls the entire market, setting prices and limiting competition.
Monopolistic Competition
Monopolistic Competition
A market structure with many firms selling differentiated products, having some control over prices, and facing competition.
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
A market structure where only a few large firms dominate the market and have significant influence over prices.
Perfect Competition
Perfect Competition
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Differentiated Products
Differentiated Products
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Study Notes
Market Structures
- Industries are classified by degrees of competition.
- Comparing competition helps predict market outcomes.
Pure Competition
- Many buyers and sellers.
- Similar products with free entry & exit.
- Advantages: optimal resource allocation at lowest cost, benefits for consumers.
- Disadvantages: no excess profit for research, less innovation, and a lack of product variety.
Oligopoly
- Small number of dominant firms.
- Price wars to attract buyers.
- Advantages: innovation leads to varied products, choices for consumers.
- Disadvantages: price collusion (tacit and explicit), can lead to uniform pricing models.
Monopoly
- One producer, no competition.
- Products with close substitutes (e.g., candles and flashlights).
- Advantages: large-scale production, high profit potential for research, stable pricing.
- Disadvantages: Higher prices, no alternatives, minimal innovation.
- Types include natural, geographical, technological, and government monopolies.
Monopolistic Competition
- Many firms with similar but differentiated products.
- Relatively low barriers to entry and exit.
- Advantages: variety of choices, innovation, investments in branding.
- Disadvantages: excess capacity (inefficient use of resources).
- Advertising costs can increase prices.
- Differentiation can make value perception challenging for consumers.
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Explore the various market structures including pure competition, oligopoly, and monopoly. This quiz will help you understand the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each market type and how they affect consumer choices and innovation.
