ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MARKET FAILURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of companies in monopolistic competition?
A
Nike, Regal Cinemas, Toyota
B
Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime
C
Coca-Cola, Adidas, General Electric
D
AT&T, Universal Studios, Kellogg’s
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But nowadays there are different alternatives (HBO, Amazon, Disney, Hulu, etc) that provide similar services and related technology in the US economy. Therefore, Netflix cannot be considered a monopoly structure because it is not the only choice for consumers.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Industry Is an Example of Monopolistic Competition? Monopolistic competition is present in restaurants like Burger King and McDonald’s. Both are fast food chains that target a similar market and offer similar products and services.

Detailed explanation-3: -netflix is categorized in a monopolistic competition market.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are a sum of 4 market structures, which is perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly. For Netflix, it falls under oligopoly.

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