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This market structure is characterized by the lowest level of competition among producers.

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monopoly

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It is the most ideal market structure.

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perfect competition

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All of the following are characteristics of monopolistic competition except ___.

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There are many barriers to entry and exit.

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List the four market structures in the order from least competitive to most competitive.

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Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Perfect Competition

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Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market are called

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Barriers to entry

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An industry or market that is dominated by a few firms is

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an Oligopoly

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The jeans industry would fall into what type of market structure? ( jeans are similar but there are some differences in the product)

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monopolistic competition

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Which scenario is an example of a monopoly? A local water company is the sole provider of water for a small town., A dry cleaner specializes in environmentally friendly cleaning methods., A farmer produces green beans for sale at a farmer's market., A small number of cereal companies produce most of the cereal on the market.

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A local water company is the sole provider of water for a small town.

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In the 1990s, AT&T controlled 80% of the phone industry and was the ONLY provider of long distance phone service. This is an example of

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A monopoly

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When a major car company lowers its prices, other car makers will probably

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lower their prices.