8.2.4 - Oligopoly
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Practice Questions
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What characterizes an oligopoly?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of competitors in the market.
Define collusion.
💡 Hint: It starts with 'co' and has to do with working together.
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Which market structure is characterized by a few firms having significant market power?
💡 Hint: Think of the number of firms involved.
True or False: In an oligopoly, firms operate independently without considering competitors.
💡 Hint: Remember how oligopolies function.
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Consider a hypothetical oligopolistic market where two firms produce a similar product. If Firm A increases its price while Firm B keeps it the same, what are the potential short-term effects on both firms' revenues?
💡 Hint: Think about how consumers react to price changes.
Evaluate the long-term effects of collusion in an oligopoly on the market itself. What could happen if collusive practices were discovered by regulatory bodies?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of legal repercussions on collusion.
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