Name a market that is characterized by a small number of producers who often act together to control the supply of a particular good and its market price ?
Correct answer: A. Oligopoly
- A. Oligopoly
- B. Monopoly
- C. Oligopsony
- D. Grey market
Explanation
An oligopoly is dominated by a few producers, so each firm's decisions affect the others and firms may cooperate to influence output and price. A monopoly has only one seller, while an oligopsony has a few buyers.
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