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Market Structures and Consumer Behavior Quiz

#1

Which market structure is characterized by a large number of firms selling differentiated products?

Monopolistic competition
Explanation

Multiple firms offering varied products.

#2

In which market structure does a single firm dominate the market, having complete control over the price?

Monopoly
Explanation

One firm controlling pricing without competition.

#3

Which market structure has the highest degree of competition?

Perfect competition
Explanation

Maximized competition among firms.

#4

Which market structure is characterized by a few firms dominating the market?

Oligopoly
Explanation

Market dominance shared among a small number of firms.

#5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of perfect competition?

Barriers to entry
Explanation

Absence of obstacles for new entrants.

#6

What is a key feature of an oligopoly market structure?

High barriers to entry
Explanation

Significant hurdles for new companies.

#7

Which of the following is a characteristic of monopolistic competition?

Product differentiation
Explanation

Distinguishing products among competitors.

#8

What is a key feature of a perfectly competitive market?

Homogeneous products
Explanation

Uniformity in products across firms.

#9

In which market structure do firms engage in non-price competition?

Monopolistic competition
Explanation

Competition through means other than price.

#10

What is the primary goal of firms operating in a monopolistic competition market?

Maximize profits
Explanation

Profit maximization as primary objective.

#11

Which market structure is characterized by mutual interdependence among firms?

Oligopoly
Explanation

Firms' actions affecting competitors.

#12

Which market structure typically leads to the highest level of allocative efficiency?

Perfect competition
Explanation

Optimal allocation of resources.

#13

Which market structure often leads to the highest level of innovation?

Oligopoly
Explanation

Encouragement of innovation among few firms.

#14

Which market structure is most likely to result in price discrimination?

Monopoly
Explanation

Ability to charge different prices to consumers.

#15

Which market structure is most susceptible to collusion?

Oligopoly
Explanation

Potential for agreement among few dominant firms.

#16

What is a characteristic of a contestable market?

Low barriers to entry and exit
Explanation

Ease of entering and exiting the market.

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