ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MARKETS AND PRICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An industry that is dominated by a few large firms is ____
A
An oligopoly
B
A monopoly
C
A competitive market
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An oligopoly (from Greek , oligos “few” and , polein “to sell") is a market structure in which a market or industry is dominated by a small number of large sellers or producers. Oligopolies often result from the desire to maximize profits, which can lead to collusion between companies.

Detailed explanation-2: -An oligopoly refers to a market structure that consists of a small number of firms, who together have substantial influence over a certain industry or market.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples of oligopolies include the car industry, petrol retail, pharmaceutical industry, coffee shop retail, and airlines. In each of these industries, a few large companies dominate.

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