1a) Explain how the different features of monopolistic competition and oligopoly affect price and output determination in these market structures. Both monopolistic competition (MPC) and oligopoly generally determine price and output based on the profit-maximising condition that marginal cost (MC) equals to marginal revenue (MR). Due to the different features of both monopolistic competition and oligopoly such as the barriers to entry (BTE)‚ which affects the number of sellers as well as market
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“Oligopolistic interdependence creates uncertainty‚ which in turn may promote collusive action” Oligopoly is a specific type of market within business. The markets within an oligopoly are controlled by a small number of large and powerful companies; contrast to a monopoly (where the market is controlled by a single company‚ allowing it full control of the market and its respective conditions – e.g. price & availability) and perfect competition (where numerous businesses of parallel aptitude
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“Explain the characteristics of perfect competition‚ monopoly and oligopoly and consider the usefulness of these models in understanding business activity in the UK economy.” Introduction Definitions of • Perfect competition • Monopoly • Oligopoly Perfect Competition: - All Firms sell an identical product - All firms are price takers - All firms have a relatively small market share - Buyers know the nature of the
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should be fully rewarded. 1. (a) Explain the differences between monopolistic competition and oligopoly as market structures. [10 marks] • large number of firms (m.c) versus a few dominant firms (oligopoly) • differentiated product (m.c) versus differentiated or standardized (oligopoly) • low barriers to entry (m.c) versus high barriers to entry (oligopoly) • interdependence of firms in oligopoly • comparison of the demand curves Examiners should be aware that candidates may take a different
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Have you ever wondered how industries are determined oligopolies or monopolies? In this paper I will discuss how concentration ratios are used to determine total market shares within four specific industries. I will also discuss the levels of competition within those industries and how oligopolies can benefit society. Case‚ Fare‚ and Oster defines concentration ratio as the share of industry output in sales or employment accounted for by the top firms (2009). They are used to measure
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Section (a) I will be analysing an electric toothbrush. The design aspects I will be focusing on are; Function Performance Market Aesthetics Ergonomics Economics Function Primary functions of a toothbrush are- to wash teeth clean better/easier than an ordinary toothbrush. Secondary functions are- Timer so it’s easy to estimate the right time of washing teeth. Battery indication so you know when to charge it before it dies‚ Changeable ends so more people can use the same toothbrush
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the plastic bowl or bucket under a faucet where you will brush your teeth. Be sure the container is able to catch all the water from the faucet without leaking. 3. Brush your teeth at the sink with the water running continuously. (Do not use toothpaste or spit—simply mime your ordinary tooth-brushing routine.) Using a timer‚ clock‚ or stopwatch‚ time the procedure to last exactly one minute. Make sure all of the water from the running faucet is being captured in the bowl or bucket. 4. Pour
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market structures and consist of sellers and buyers‚ all of which drive our economy and workforce here in America and around the world. Describe each market structure discussed in the course (perfect competition‚ monopolistic competition‚ oligopoly‚ and monopoly) and discuss two of the market characteristics of each market structure. Perfect competition is the situation in a market (based on six assumptions)‚ (1) where the elements of a monopoly are non-existent‚ (2) consisting of numerous
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Ajax‚ Axion‚ GLO‚ Softlan and Lady Speed Stick. In our opinion‚ Colgate should come out with a new production line extension for kid’s toothpaste by adding more different flavor. As what we know‚ nowadays most of the parent will let their kid’s to choice their own toothpaste‚ so that they will more likely to brush their teeth daily with using their favorite toothpaste. Besides‚ this new product line extension will also provide Colgate to have a more competitive advantage in the market. Competitor
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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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