Iowa farmers can choose from five different manufacturers of farm implement equipment. Two of these manufacturers account for more than 80 percent of all the farm equipment sold in Iowa. These two manufacturers produce very similar equipment. Whenever one manufacturer has a sale, offers rebates, or offers special financing, the other manufacturer quickly follows with a similar program. Competitive Situation: Explanation

Iowa farmers can choose from five different manufacturers of farm implement equipment. Two of these manufacturers account for more than 80 percent of all the farm equipment sold in Iowa. These two manufacturers produce very similar equipment. Whenever one manufacturer has a sale, offers rebates, or offers special financing, the other manufacturer quickly follows with a similar program. Competitive Situation: Explanation

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

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Chapter15: Economic Regulation And Antitrust Policy

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