A Market Structure Characterized by a Small Number of Interdependent

question 182

Multiple Choice

A market structure characterized by a small number of interdependent sellers is called a(n)

• A) monopoly.
• B) monopolistic competition.
• C) monopsony.
• D) oligopoly.

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