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What is a characteristic of oligopolistic markets?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common strategy adopted by firms in oligopolistic markets to maximize profits?
Why is collusion considered illegal in many jurisdictions?
Why is collusion considered illegal in many jurisdictions?
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Oligopoly characteristic
Oligopoly characteristic
A market dominated by a few large sellers, often with homogeneous products.
Oligopoly definition
Oligopoly definition
A market structure where control is held by a small number of large sellers.
Price influence in oligopoly
Price influence in oligopoly
Firms in oligopolies can manipulate prices due to substantial market power.
Profit-maximizing strategy
Profit-maximizing strategy
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Collusion illegality
Collusion illegality
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