monopolists”. (McConnell & Brue‚ 2008‚ p. 382) These regulations exist to ensure that natural monopolies are not charging consumers monopoly prices which in turn hurt the consumers as well as society as a whole. Industrial regulations affect the market by its regulation of the natural monopolies which in turn protects the markets consumers. These regulations also allow for a fair profit to the natural monopoly by setting a fair rate‚ protecting its consumers‚ but also a “fair return to the enterprises”
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has five members‚ not more than three of whom may be members of the same political party‚ appointed by the President‚ with the consent of the Senate‚ for seven-year terms. The act was part of the program of President Wilson to check the growth of monopoly and preserve competition as an effective regulator of business. The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation’s markets function competitively‚
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Economic theory usually differentiates across the four major types of market structure: monopoly‚ oligopoly‚ monopolistic competition‚ and perfect competition. Although the list of market structures can be virtually unlimited‚ these four types are considered to be the basis for understanding the principles of market performance in different market conditions. Each of the four types of market structures possesses its benefits and drawbacks. In any of these markets‚ an entrepreneur can develop a strategy
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Internal economies of scale -- Savings in cost as firm expands. Created by firms’ own policies and actions. All must link back to lowering AC 1. Technical Economies of scale (Technical and engineering factors) • Factor indivisibility Economies • Make full use of large equipments • Economies arising from increased dimensions • Larger dimensions. Container principle>>Doubling of area more than doubles the volume • linked process economies • Takes a product through several stages of production‚ saves
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Perfect competition- Is it possible? To claim that something is "perfect" is to say that it cannot be done better. In business and economy it is very common to think that the best possible allocation of society’s resources occurs when "perfect competition" characterizes the organization of industry. It is a well worked out theory that has been around for over a century. The concept of competition is used in two ways in economics: competition as a process is a rivalry among firms; competition
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A business-level cooperative strategy is a strategy used by firms who collaboratively work together to achieve a shared objective that is focused on creating value to the customer; growth and performance improvement; gain a competitive advantage and earn above average returns by competing in one or more product markets (Hitt‚ Ireland & Hoskisson‚ 2013). This is accomplished through a strategic alliance where firms share‚ exchange and combine resources and capabilities to generate a competitive
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Decision Making Decision making is amongst the main functions of managers within the business world today; even more particularly during these times of economic crises. Decisions such as pricing strategies targeted to particular market models of monopoly‚ oligopoly‚ monopolistic competition‚ and perfect competition‚ may help maximize revenues and profits. Also making the right choice when investing in technology‚ research and development‚ and marketing tactics can deeply impact a business’ profits
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1. Introduction 2. Indian economic scenario 3. Economic scenario post independence and need for the MRTP act 4. Trigger cause 5. MRTP act 1969 6. Decline of monopolies and restrictive trade practices (MRTP) act 1969 7. Competition act * Anti competition agreement * Abuse of dominance * Regulation of combination * Competition advocacy 8. The competition committee of India 9. European competition act 10. Case study: Tata – Corus deal Jet – Sahara deal Tata Motors - Jlr
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In a public enterprise economy‚ the government has the power to nationalize any or all industries which can lead to devastating consequences. One the countries famous for doing this was the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin‚ the then dictator of the Soviet Union instituted two domestic policies that would eliminate any capitalism in Russia. He would institute rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture.This would be known as the Five Year Plan. Stalin wanted to change all private owned
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