Oligopoly definitions
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Intros
Lessons
- Oligopoly Definitions Overview
- Oligopoly Definitions
- What defines Oligopoly?
- Types of Barriers to Entry
- Natural Oligopoly
- Natural Duopoly
- Strategies for firms
- Distinctive Features of Oligopoly
- Interdependence
- Each are large firms, actions affect market conditions
- Cooperation
- Forming a cartel
- Acts like a monopoly
Examples
Lessons
- Understanding Oligopoly Definitions
Determine whether the following statements are true or false in an oligopoly, and why:- Only 2 firms can compete.
- Only a small number of firms can compete.
- Natural and legal barriers of oligopoly are identical to monopoly
- At the efficient scale, one firm can produce enough for the entire market demand.
- Why might breakfast cereals made by firms be in an oligopoly market?
- Firm A is gaining more market shares than firm B and its profit is rising despite a sharp rise in the price of zinc. This is a key ingredient for both firms to create their product. In what type of market are these products sold. Explain.
- Knowing the Distinctive Features of Oligopoly
Suppose firm A and firm B sell wallets and are competitors in an oligopoly. The marginal cost of producing wallets is 0. The following table is the quantity and price for both firms for wallets.Quantity Price 1 25 2 20 3 15 4 10 5 5 6 0
If firm A and B form a cartel, what would be the price of wallets and quantities produced to maximize their joint? - Why would two firms in an oligopoly might want to cooperate rather than be interdependent?