Module 3 – CaseImplications of Market StructuresAssignment Overview
Market Structure Analysis
Monopolistic, Oligopolistic, and Competitive are designations used to describe complex economic market structures. These represent three of the categories which are further broken down. Keep in mind, perfect markets are a theoretical construct.
Case 3 Resources
What Does Imperfect Competition Mean in Economics? (2024)Market Structure (2024) Introduction to Production, Costs, and Industry Structure Perfect Competition and Why It MattersIntroduction to a Monopoly Introduction to Monopolistic Competition and OligopolyMonopolistic Competition
Case Assignment
Market Analysis: International Edition
We read about anti-trust investigations, markets controlled by a few big players and competitive industries in the United States. American textbooks are filled with examples and cases. For this assignment, economic market analysis will focus on a specific country. See the Course Data File for the mandatory Country focus.
Using the module’s readings and other research, based on the definition of monopoly, find a company or industry in the Target Country that can be defined as monopolistic (or meets many of the requirements). Describe the company/industry and relate how it meets the definition. Provide historical background as to why the country benefits from the monopolist status. (1 page) Research Required.
Select an industry in the Target Country that can be defined as oligopolistic (or meets many of the requirements). Include information on major companies. Describe the industry and relate how it meets the definition. Provide historical background as to why the country benefits from the oligopolist status. (1 page) Research Required.
Describe an industry in the Target Country that can be defined as competitive and relate how it meets the definition. Provide historical background as to why the country benefits from the competitive status. (1 page) Research Required.
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Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate.
Assignment Expectations
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