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Frequently Asked Questions - Theory of firm
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Define an oligopoly and characteristics of an oligopoly market structure
Distinction between a collusive and non-collusive oligopoly
Explanation of prices may not change due to interdependence among firms.
Support your explanation with the help of an kinked demand curve
Explain the diagram
Explain that there might be non-price competition in this kind of market structure such as advertising.
However, despite their relative stability, prices may change in a non-collusive oligopoly:
– price change operated by market leaders
– long-run changes leading to economies of scale and lower LRACs.
