8.2 - Market Structures and Resource Allocation
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What is perfect competition?
💡 Hint: Think about markets with free access and a lot of choices.
Name one key feature of a monopoly.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when only one company offers a product.
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What is a defining feature of perfect competition?
💡 Hint: Think about how many choices you have in a very competitive market.
A monopolist can set prices without competition.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when no one else is selling the same product.
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Evaluate how a shift from monopoly to perfect competition in an industry would impact resource allocation and consumer welfare.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of increased competition on prices and quality.
Formulate a strategy for a new entrant in a monopolistic competition market to effectively compete against established brands.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a product special to consumers.
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