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Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-starch or sugar

Understand the concept and implications of market power in various market structures.
Recognize the unique characteristics and dynamics of oligopolistic markets, including mutual interdependence.
Analyze the effects of barriers to entry and legal restrictions on market structures and competition.
Understand the principles and challenges of collusion among firms in an oligopoly.

Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, which often leads to a reduction in average cost per unit as scale is increased.

Economies of Scope

Cost advantages that a business experiences by expanding the variety of products or services it offers, leveraging shared operations or resources.

Learning Curve

The graphical representation of how an increase in learning comes from greater experience, leading to reduced costs over time.

Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the average cost of producing a good varies with the quantity produced, usually U-shaped due to economies and diseconomies of scale.

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