What is an oligopoly? Give two examples of oligopolistic industries in the United States

What will be an ideal response?


Oligopoly is a market structure in which a small number of interdependent firms compete. Examples include cigarettes, beer, the airline industry, computer manufacturers, and the aluminum can industry.

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a. Federal Funds Committee. b. Discount Committee. c. Federal Open Market Committee. d. FDIC.

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A demand curve shows the relationship between

a. price and quantity demanded b. the demand and supply schedules c. demand and supply equilibrium d. leakages and injections e. price and technology

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An economy has two workers, Jen and Rich. Every day they work, Jen can produce 2 TVs or 10 radios, and Rich can produce 4 TVs or 12 radios. What is the opportunity cost for Rich to produce one TV?

A. 1/3 radio B. 12 radios C. 3 radios D. 1/5 radio

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If product Y is an inferior good, an increase in consumer incomes will:

a. Not affect the sales of product Y b. Shift the demand curve for product Y to the left c. Result in a surplus of product Y d. Shift the demand curve for product Y to the right

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