Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (7th Edition)
Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134833392
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.1.1RQ
To determine

Define oligopoly.

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Explanation of Solution

A market structure in which a small number of interdependent firms compete is termed as an oligopoly market structure.  Some examples of oligopoly market are aircraft, automobiles, and so on.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Oligopoly: Oligopoly is a market situation with a few numbers of buyers and sellers.

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