If a few firms dominate an industry the market is known as ?
Correct answer: D. Oligopoly
- A. monopolistic competition
- B. Competitively monopolistic
- C. Duopoly
- D. Oligopoly
Explanation
An oligopoly exists when a small number of firms supply most of a market, giving each firm enough influence that its decisions affect its rivals. A duopoly is the special case in which only two firms dominate.
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