Market Structures: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Administration Students

Question 1

How do antitrust laws help create fair competition in a market?

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Antitrust laws stop companies from becoming too powerful, but they might slow down new ideas.

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Antitrust laws don't work to stop companies from becoming too powerful and should be eliminated.

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Antitrust laws successfully create more competition but don't affect if a company becomes too powerful.

Question 2

Which market structure is defined by high barriers to entry, significant market influence, and the ability to practice price discrimination?

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Monopoly

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Perfect Competition

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Oligopoly

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Monopolistic Competition

Question 3

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of perfect competition?

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Numerous buyers and sellers

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Obstacles to entering or leaving the market

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Distinct products or services

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Price-making power for individual firms

Question 4

In a monopoly market, the single producer possesses:

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Complete control over pricing

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No barriers to market entry

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Identical products to competitors

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Numerous close substitutes for its products

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of oligopoly?

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Expanded consumer options

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Increased stability within the market

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Lessened competition among firms

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Lower production costs through economies of scale

Question 6

In a perfectly competitive market, how is the equilibrium price determined?

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By market forces of supply and demand

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By governmental decree

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By a monopoly

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Through negotiation between buyers and sellers

Question 7

What is the primary distinction between a monopoly and an oligopoly?

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Number of firms in the market

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Product type

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Barriers to entry

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Government regulation

Question 8

What is the primary responsibility of government in regulating market structures?

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To prevent monopolies and foster competition

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To establish prices and control production levels

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To subsidize specific industries

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To dismantle all existing market structures

Question 9

Which of these is an example of a natural monopoly?

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Electric utilities

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Clothing stores

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Grocery chains

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Movie theaters

Question 10

How does product differentiation impact market competition?

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Reduces competition by making products more distinctive

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Enhances competition by increasing product similarity

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Has no impact on competition

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Only affects competition in oligopolistic markets

Question 11

An oligopoly is characterized by:

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A few large firms dominating the market

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Many small firms competing fiercely

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One dominant firm with complete control

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No barriers to entry or exit

Question 12

Which of the following would lead to an increase in the concentration ratio in an oligopolistic market?

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Merger between two large firms

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Entry of new small firms

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Exit of existing small firms

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Government regulation promoting competition

Question 13

In a market with high barriers to entry, new firms are likely to:

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Not enter the market at all due to obstacles

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Enter the market easily with little investment

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Enter the market with significant investment and effort

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Enter the market only with substantial government support

Question 14

Which type of market structure would be least likely to exhibit price discrimination?

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Perfect competition

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Monopoly

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Oligopoly

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Monopolistic competition

Question 15

Which of the following is a government policy aimed at preventing anti-competitive practices?

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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Minimum wage laws

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Price controls

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Tax breaks for large corporations

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a monopoly market structure?

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Increased consumer choice

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Higher prices

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Reduced innovation

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Lower quality products

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of perfect competition?

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Many buyers and sellers

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Differentiated products

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High barriers to entry

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Price setters

Question 18

In a monopoly market structure, the industry is characterized by:

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One dominant seller

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Numerous competing sellers

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Government control

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Low barriers to entry

Question 19

A significant advantage of perfect competition is:

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Optimal allocation of resources

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High profits for businesses

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Government subsidies

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Stable market shares

Question 20

In a monopoly market, consumers are likely to:

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Be limited in their choices

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Be well-informed and able to find the best options

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Benefit from price wars

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Have strong bargaining power

Question 21

The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is used to:

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Measure the level of concentration in a market

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Determine the profitability of a company

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Predict future market trends

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Evaluate the effectiveness of government policies

Question 22

In a market characterized by barriers to entry:

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New firms struggle to enter the market

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Existing firms face strong competition

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Consumers enjoy lower prices

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There is minimal government regulation

Question 23

A market structure in which a few firms dominate the market and influence pricing and output is called:

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Oligopoly

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Perfect competition

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Monopoly

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Monopsony

Question 24

Which of the following characteristics define a natural monopoly?

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Government-imposed barriers to entry, Network effects, High fixed costs

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Limited economies of scale, Low barriers to entry, Weak brand loyalty

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Product differentiation, Economies of scope, Price discrimination

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Advertising, Collusion, Predatory pricing

Question 25

Analyze the key factors that led to AT&T's transformation from a telecommunications monopoly to an oligopoly in recent decades.

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Technological advancements, regulatory changes, and increased competition

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Government intervention only

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Growing consumer demand for telecommunication services

Question 26

The characteristic that distinguishes a perfectly competitive market is:

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Many small buyers and sellers

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High barriers to entry

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Unique products

Question 27

A market structure with a single dominant seller is known as a:

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Monopoly

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Oligopoly

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Monopolistic competition

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Perfect competition

Question 28

One advantage of an oligopoly market structure is:

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Potential for economies of scale

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Wide variety of products

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Low prices for consumers

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Absence of competition

Question 29

In a monopolistically competitive market, firms face:

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Product differentiation and numerous competitors

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Identical products and few competitors

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Unique products and many competitors

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Identical products and many competitors

Question 30

A consequence of a monopoly may include:

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Elevated prices

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Enhanced innovation

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Increased consumer options

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Lower production costs

Question 31

In a perfectly competitive market, the demand curve for any individual firm is:

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Perfectly elastic (horizontal)

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Positively sloped

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Perfectly inelastic (vertical)

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Negatively sloped

Question 32

Government policies aimed at fostering competition are known as:

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Antitrust laws

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Tariffs

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Price ceilings

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Subsidies

Question 33

A defining characteristic of firms in an oligopoly market is their:

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Interdependence in decision-making

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Independence in operations

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Limited influence over prices

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Absence of barriers to entry

Question 34

A factor that can result in market failure is:

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Negative externalities

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Complete information

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Positive externalities

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Economies of scale

Question 35

The market structure defined by numerous small buyers and sellers, identical products, and minimal barriers to entry is termed:

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Perfect competition

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Oligopoly

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Monopoly

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Monopolistic competition

Question 36

Identify the characteristic of perfect competition that involves a large number of independent sellers.

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Many small firms

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Significant market power

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High barriers to entry

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Differentiated products

Question 37

In a monopoly, what unique advantage does the single seller possess?

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The ability to set prices above marginal cost

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Benefiting from economies of scale

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Facing strong competition from other producers

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Producing at the socially optimal quantity

Question 38

Which of the following is a potential advantage of an oligopoly market structure?

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The achievement of economies of scale

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Absence of price competition among firms

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Low barriers to entry for new firms

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Perfect competition

Question 39

In a perfectly competitive market, what condition determines the profit-maximizing quantity for firms?

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Marginal cost equals marginal revenue

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Average cost is minimized

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Marginal revenue exceeds marginal cost

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Total cost equals total revenue

Question 40

Identify an aspect that is NOT considered a disadvantage of a monopoly market structure.

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Increased innovation due to lack of competition

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Generally higher prices for consumers

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Limited consumer choice due to sole provider

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Potential for inefficient production methods

Question 41

Which of the following factors can hinder the entry of new firms into a market?

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Economies of scale

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Lack of raw materials

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Perfect competition

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Strong consumer preferences

Question 42

In a market where there are no close substitutes for a product, and a single seller holds exclusive control, which market structure is this an example of?

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Monopoly

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Perfect competition

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Oligopoly

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Monopolistic competition

Question 43

In an oligopoly, when a dominant firm establishes the industry price and other firms align their prices accordingly, this is known as price leadership.

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True

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False

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Only possible with government intervention

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Only temporary in the short run

Question 44

Which market structure features numerous firms selling identical products, with easy entry and exit for new firms?

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Perfect competition

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Monopolistic competition

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Monopoly

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Oligopoly

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a monopoly?

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Numerous sellers

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Significant barriers to entry

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Price-setting ability

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Unique product with no close substitutes

Question 46

An industry dominated by a small number of large firms, with high barriers to entry, is classified as which market structure?

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Oligopoly

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Perfect competition

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Monopoly

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Monopolistic competition

Question 47

In a perfectly competitive market, firms are considered:

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Price takers

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Price negotiators

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Price setters

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Price makers

Question 48

A firm in a monopolistically competitive market can differentiate its product through:

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Branding, advertising, and product features

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Lowering prices

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Offering identical products

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Collusion with competitors

Question 49

Which market structure is characterized by a high degree of interdependence among firms, often leading to strategic interactions?

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Oligopoly

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Perfect competition

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Monopolistic competition

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Monopoly

Question 50

A company with a dominant market share, facing minimal competition, is most likely operating in a(n):

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Monopoly

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Perfect competition

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Monopolistic competition

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Oligopoly

Question 51

The ability of a firm to influence the price of its product is known as:

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Market power

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Market demand

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Market share

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Market efficiency

Question 52

In a perfectly competitive market, the price of a good is determined by:

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The interaction of supply and demand

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Government regulations

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The firm's marketing budget

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The firm's production costs

Question 53

Which market structure is most likely to experience significant advertising expenditures?

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Monopolistic competition

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Monopoly

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Perfect competition