Chapter 5 Vocabulary Quiz (Market Structures)

Describes the key characteristics of a market, which include the number of firms and the similarity of the products they sell

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A market structure in which a large number of small firms sell identical products, and entry into the market is easy.

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An obstacle that makes it difficult for a new firm to enter a market.

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A seller that has not control over the price of the product it sells.

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A market structure in which a single seller sells a unique product.

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A market in which the average cost of a production is lowest when only one firm supplies a good or service.

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A seller that does not consider competition when setting its price.

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A market structure characterized by many small sellers, a differentiated product, and easy market entry.

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The process of creating differences between similar goods and services.

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A market structure characterized by a few large sellers, either of an identical or differentiated product, and difficult market entry.

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