7.4 - Oligopoly
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Practice Questions
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What defines an oligopoly market structure?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of firms.
What does interdependence mean in an oligopoly?
💡 Hint: It has to do with how firms relate to each other.
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What is a defining characteristic of an oligopoly?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of competitors.
True or False: Oligopoly markets have low barriers to entry.
💡 Hint: What can stop new competitors from joining?
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Evaluate the implications of a sudden technological breakthrough that lowers barriers to entry in an oligopoly. How might this reshape the market?
💡 Hint: Think about what new firms could do.
If two firms in an oligopoly decide to collude on prices, what might be the economic repercussions for consumers and the market?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on pricing.
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