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market structure vocab
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Economics
12th Grade
11/20/2008

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homogenous product
Definition
products are the same or simlar; easliy substituted
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heterogeneous product
Definition
differentiated product; real or perceived differences exists
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unique product
Definition
one of a kind; no close substitute exists
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barriers to entry
Definition
factors hat inhibit the entry or exit of firms into or out of an industry: geography, high advertising costs. high cost of capital outlay, etc.
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price-taker
Definition
a firm that accepts the maket price determined by supply and demand
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price leadership
Definition
action taken by an industry leader to raise the price; other large firms follow suit
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price setter
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a firm that has control over the price of the product it sells; no competition
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non-price competition
Definition
firms complete on the basis of factors other than price; style, quality, special. may be the perceived defferences communicated via advertising
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