definition: occurs when the market is dominated by a single supplier that prevents other firms from competing.
- Barriers to entry are the main reason why monopolies exist - Firms that are considered monopiles tend to supply a unique product where there isn’t alternatives - Monopolies can take advantage of their power and potentially overcharge consumers connected key terms:barriers to entry | imperfect competition | economies of scale
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