Types of Competition
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Types of Competition
Chapter 7
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Perfect Competition
Many sellers – Similar Products– dry cleaners– agriculture
Easy entryNo control over price – – market is controlled by supply and demand
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Monopolistic Competition
Large number of sellers- Similar but slightly different products – toothpaste, clothing, cosmeticsRelatively Easy Entry some control over price – can raise prices without loss of customersNon-price competition– product differences– advertising
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OligopolyAn industry dominated by a few suppliers that exercise some control over price.– Automobile industry – U.S. big three– cereal companies
Substantial barriers to entry – customer loyalty– excessive capital
Non – price competitionIdentical or slightly different productsLimited control over price- – any company can raise or lower its price but the
other competitors react.
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Monopoly
Single sellerNo SubstitutesComplete Control of the Market Price by controlling supplyNo entry for competitionU.S. tries to prevent
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Natural Monopoly
Due to high costs it is cost efficient to have only one provider Utilities- gas, electricity etc.
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