There Are Only Three Major Recording Labels in the World-

question 4

Essay

There are only three major recording labels in the world- Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. They are responsible for the vast majority of music recordings that are made. Harry says that these three music companies operate as an oligopoly. Maryanne says that they operate as monopolistic competition. Explain how each came to his or her conclusion. Who is correct?

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Weighted-average

A mathematical calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set, assigning more weight to some numbers than others.

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Weighted-average

A method used in accounting and finance to calculate an average that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in the dataset.