If in an oligopoly market, the firms compete with each other, it is called a non-collusive, or non-cooperative oligopoly. If the firm cooperate with each other in determining price or output or both, it is called collusive oligopoly, or cooperative oligopoly.
Collusive oligopoly exists when the firms in an Oligopolistic market charge the same prices for their products, in affect acting as a monopoly but dividing any profits that they make.
Non collusive oligopoly exists when the firms in an oligopoly do not collude and so have to be very aware of the reactions of other firms when making price decisions.
Collusive oligopoly is an industry that only contains few producers (oligopoly), in which producers agree among one another as to pricing of output and allocation of output markets among themselves. Cartel, such as OPEC, are collusive oligopolies.
the difference between perfect and imperfect oligopoly
A collusive monopoly limits open competition through the use of deception or misleading statements, or by defrauding others of their legal rights, or obtains an objective forbidden by law typically by defrauding or gaining an unfair market advantage. Collusion is an agreement among firms or individuals to divide a market, set prices, limit production or limit opportunities, which can involve "wage fixing, kickbacks, or misrepresenting the independence of the relationship between the colluding parties" A non collusive monopoly would not use the fore mentioned practices, and would rely more on differentiating their product.
Oligopolies involve more than one company while monopolies involve only one. apex :]p
An oligopoly is an intermediate market structure between the extremes of perfect competition and monopoly. Oligopoly firms might compete (noncooperative oligopoly) or cooperate (cooperative oligopoly) in the Marketplace.
Collusive oligopoly is an industry that only contains few producers (oligopoly), in which producers agree among one another as to pricing of output and allocation of output markets among themselves. Cartel, such as OPEC, are collusive oligopolies.
the difference between perfect and imperfect oligopoly
Firms in oligopoly can set prices to a degree but must consider other firms' decisions.
A collusive monopoly limits open competition through the use of deception or misleading statements, or by defrauding others of their legal rights, or obtains an objective forbidden by law typically by defrauding or gaining an unfair market advantage. Collusion is an agreement among firms or individuals to divide a market, set prices, limit production or limit opportunities, which can involve "wage fixing, kickbacks, or misrepresenting the independence of the relationship between the colluding parties" A non collusive monopoly would not use the fore mentioned practices, and would rely more on differentiating their product.
An oligopoly is an intermediate market structure between the extremes of perfect competition and monopoly. Oligopoly firms might compete (noncooperative oligopoly) or cooperate (cooperative oligopoly) in the Marketplace.
The main difference between a monopoly and an oligopoly lies in the number of firms in the market. A monopoly exists when a single company dominates the entire market, having significant control over prices and supply, while an oligopoly consists of a few firms that dominate the market, where their actions are interdependent and can significantly influence each other's pricing and output decisions. In a monopoly, consumers have limited choices, whereas in an oligopoly, there are multiple options, albeit still limited due to the concentrated nature of the market.
The main difference between monopoly and oligopoly lies in the number of firms in the market. A monopoly exists when a single company or entity dominates the entire market, allowing it to control prices and supply without competition. In contrast, an oligopoly consists of a few firms that hold a significant share of the market, leading to interdependent pricing and strategic decision-making among these companies. This creates a competitive environment that is different from the singular control seen in monopolies.
Oligopolies involve more than one company while monopolies involve only one. apex :]p
An oligopoly is an intermediate market structure between the extremes of perfect competition and monopoly. Oligopoly firms might compete (noncooperative oligopoly) or cooperate (cooperative oligopoly) in the Marketplace.
Monoply is a situation in which a single person or individual or a business dictates the whole system and people are dependent only on that single individual or business.While cartel is a situation where a group of businesses or companies work hand in hand instead of competing with each other to benefit themselves and not the consumer.In both conditions the consumer is the looser.
They both have to deal with money and buying out.
While monopolistic competition features many small firms competing against each other, oligopoly features competition amongst a few large firms. Both structures represent imperfect market competition.