Question

    Match the following market structures with their correct descriptions:

    1. Oligopoly

    2. Monopoly

    3. Monopolistic Competition

    A. One firm controls the entire market.

    B. Few large firms dominate the market and are interdependent in pricing decisions.

    C. Many firms sell products that are differentiated but are close substitutes.

    A 1C, 2A, 3B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1A, 2B, 3C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1B, 2A, 3C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1C, 2B, 3A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1A, 2C, 3B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Oligopoly is characterized by a few large firms (B), Monopoly by one firm controlling the market (A), and Monopolistic Competition by many firms selling differentiated products (C).

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