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How many real industries can you name that are oligopolies? How many operate under monopolistic competition? Perfect competition? Which of these is most difficult to find I reality? Why do you think this is so?

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Competition and Monopoly issues are assessed. How many real industries that are oligopolies are determined.

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The oil industry functions as a monopoly because of OPEC. This cartel ensures that individual producers do not flood the market. This keeps prices higher to the detriment of consumers. Movie studios in the US account for a significant ...

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