Question

1. Characteristics of oligopoly An oligopolistic market structure is distinguished by several characteristics, one of which is market control by a few large firms. Which of the following are other characteristics of this market structure? Check all that apply. Either similar or identical products Difficult entry Neither mutual interdependence nor mutual dependence No entry Mutual interdependence

Answer 1

Answer:

----Either similar or identical products --------Difficult entry

----Mutual interdependence

Explanation: An Oligopolistic market is a market characterized by few sellers of large firms who sell either similar or differentiated products. Here, Each firm is mutually interdependent as any action from any firms influences the actions of the rest of the competing firms , therefore decisions are made using strategic planning and consideration as competing firms are ready to counter react to any change in any new market action.

Market entry is difficult Because of the already established customer base of the successful operating firms dominating the market.Also venturing into the market requires high capital, technology or additional government licences. Examples of Oligopolistic firms are oil and gas firms, airlines, mass media etc