Explain each of the three characteristics of a market structure and how the market/industry you chose relates
Question:
- Explain each of the three characteristics of a market structure and how the market/industry you chose relates to each of these characteristics.
- Remember, all Market Structures are defined by these three criteria:
- # of Firms
- Similarity of Products
- Ease of Entry & Exit
- Remember, all Market Structures are defined by these three criteria:
- Then make a conclusion about which type of market structure your industry fits best.
- In addition to the above, explain why this industry is an example of market failure.
Paper Guidance:
An industry is nothing more than a grouping or classification of similar types of good or service providers. Many companies that offer a similar product or service are usually grouped into an industry (an industry is not one company). Sometimes an industry is called a market in economics, although a market can be as large as a whole industry or as small as an individual business, but don't get too stuck on that.
To identify an industry, you may want to begin your search with a company or business that you're familiar with. From there, identify the industry it is a member of and focus your paper on the market structure of the industry. For example, if you began your search with McDonald's (this is not the industry but a business within an industry/market), then the industry would be Food Service, or more specifically, the Fast-Food industry. Depending on how broad or narrow the market is, will influence what type of market structure it may be.
Fundamentals of Cost Accounting
ISBN: 978-0077398194
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Authors: William Lanen, Shannon Anderson, Michael Maher