Question

g One of the main differences between an oligopolistic firm and a monopolistically competitive firm is that a monopolistically competitive firm Group of answer choices Faces a horizontal demand curve; an oligopoly does not Is relatively independent; an oligopoly is interdependent Has high barriers to entry; an oligopoly does not Has no market power; an oligopoly has some market power

Answer 1

Answer:

Is relatively independent; an oligopoly is interdependent.

Explanation:

An oligopoly can be defined as a market structure comprising of a small number of firms (sellers) offering identical or similar products, wherein none can limit the significant influence of others.

Hence, it is a market structure that is distinguished by several characteristics, one of which is either similar or identical products and dominance by few firms.

The characteristics of an oligopolistic market structure are;

I. Mutual interdependence between the firms.

II. Market control by many small firms.

III. Difficult entry to new firms.

One of the main differences between an oligopolistic firm and a monopolistically competitive firm is that a monopolistically competitive firm is relatively independent; an oligopoly is interdependent.