JAMB Economics 1984 Question 24

Question 24

Market Structures

Pricing and output decisions of sellers are highly interdependent in markets known as

  1. A.oligopoly
  2. B.perfect competition
  3. C.monopoly
  4. D.monopolistic competition
  5. E.imperfect competition.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (oligopoly)

Explanation

In oligopoly there are few sellers, so each must consider how rivals will react to its price and output.