Chapter15: Oligopoly And Strategic Behavior
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Explain how Oligopolists are interdependent. Give any example of your choice from different industries around the world.
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In the oligopoly market, there are few firms which dominate the market. It is a highly concentrated market structure. There is a barrier to exit or entry. Each firm is dependent on each other. The firm who is a leader takes the action of its rival firm into consideration before deciding its quantity and price to earn high profit. The other firm act accordingly. The commodities produced in this market are either homogeneous or differentiated.
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