Compare and Contrast the Differences Between a Competitive Market and an Imperfect

question 101

Essay

Compare and contrast the differences between a competitive market and an imperfect market,and give an example of an imperfect market.

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Definitions:

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be easily converted into cash, often used for short-term investments by companies.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold or consumed within a year or within the operating cycle of a business, such as cash, marketable securities, inventory, and accounts receivable.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operational expenses, have been subtracted from total revenue.