Oligopoly Market Quiz
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What is a characteristic of oligopolistic markets?

  • Many market participants
  • No influence on prices by firms
  • Elastic demand for products
  • Homogeneous products (correct)

What is an oligopoly?

  • A market in which control lies in the hands of a few large sellers (correct)
  • A market controlled by a single large seller
  • A market with many small sellers and differentiated products
  • A market with many large sellers and homogeneous products

Why can firms in oligopolistic markets influence prices?

  • Lack of interdependence among firms
  • Due to having numerous competitors
  • Absence of collusion among competitors
  • Because of their significant market power (correct)

What is a common strategy adopted by firms in oligopolistic markets to maximize profits?

<p>Price-fixing through collusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is collusion considered illegal in many jurisdictions?

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Oligopoly characteristic

A market dominated by a few large sellers, often with homogeneous products.

Oligopoly definition

A market structure where control is held by a small number of large sellers.

Price influence in oligopoly

Firms in oligopolies can manipulate prices due to substantial market power.

Profit-maximizing strategy

Price-fixing through collusion is a common strategy, aiming at higher profits.

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Collusion illegality

Collusion is illegal in many places, as it undermines fair competition.

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