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Subject: monopolistics and oligopolistics firms
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: marlosthebomb-ga
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Posted: 22 Jan 2005 19:45 PST
Expires: 21 Feb 2005 19:45 PST
Question ID: 461781
Industry structure is often measured by computing the Four-Firm
Concentration Ratio. Suppose you have an industry with 20 firms and
the CR is 30%. How would you describe this industry? Suppose the
demand for the product rises and pushes up the price for the good.
What long-run adjustments would you expect following this change in
demand? What does your adjustment process imply about the CR for the
industry?
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Subject: Re: monopolistics and oligopolistics firms
From: williethejazzman-ga on 23 Jan 2005 12:56 PST
 
The auto industry is probably a good model for your scenario.  40
years ago there were four domestic auto makers with one selling
greater than 50% of the cars.  Oligopoly right?  Is that true today? 
What adjustments could GM have made to retain a greater market share?

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