Consider Two Industries Described by the Data Below

question 7

Essay

Consider two industries described by the data below.Should we use a structural analysis of markets approach or a contestable market approach to analyze the competitiveness of each industry? Analyze the industries using the correct approach and explain what information we need to use the other approach. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Industry } & \begin{array} { c } \text {value } \\\text { Herfindahl index }\end{array}& \begin{array} { c } \text { Four-firm } \\\text { concentration ratio }\end{array} \\\text { A } & 7,500 & 80 \\\text { B } & 1,000 & 20\end{array}$$

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