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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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