Market Structures Flashcards
AQA A level economics 7136 specification
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Market structure
The organisational and other characteristics of a market, including the number of firms, product differentiation, and ease of entry.
Perfect competition
A market structure with many firms, identical products, no barriers to entry, and perfect information.
Monopoly
A market structure where a single firm dominates the market, often with high barriers to entry.
Oligopoly
A market structure characterised by a few large firms, interdependence, and potential for collusion.
Barriers to entry
Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market, such as high start-up costs or legal restrictions.

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