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Managerial Economics: Core Concepts
Market Structure Analysis
A fundamental economic tool to classify markets based on characteristics like number of firms, product differentiation, and barriers to entry, revealing implications for firm strategy and profitability. ✨
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Market structure defines the competitive environment a firm operates in.
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Key characteristics: Number of sellers, product differentiation, and barriers to entry/exit.
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Four primary types: Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition.
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Perfect Competition: Many small firms, identical products, price takers, free entry.
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Monopoly: Single seller, unique product, high barriers, price maker.
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Oligopoly: Few large firms, interdependent decisions, high barriers (e.g., airlines).
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Monopolistic Competition: Many firms, differentiated products, low barriers (e.g., restaurants).
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Understanding market structure informs pricing strategy, product development, and competitive positioning.
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