9
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Market Structures and Competition — Quiz

Question 9 • Personal Finance and Economics

Why is competition limited in an oligopoly?

Answer
A
Producers completely refuse to engage in price wars.
B
No major distinctions exist between producers.
C
High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.
D
Producers actively segment the market to avoid competition.

Explanation

Oligopolies have only a few major producers, often because starting a competing business requires substantial investment or other resources. These high barriers to entry make it difficult for new producers to enter and challenge the existing firms, which limits competition. This corresponds to “High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.”

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