Market power refers to the ability of a firm or group of firms to influence the price of a good or service in the market. It typically arises when a company has a significant share of the market, allowing it to set prices above the competitive level, thereby maximizing its profits. Market power can result from factors such as brand loyalty, control over resources, or barriers to entry for other competitors. When a firm possesses substantial market power, it may lead to reduced competition and potential negative effects on consumers.
The market structure that is characterized by a small number of large firms that have some market power is called
Monopoly
Market power refers to an extent to which a firm can raise the market price of a good or service over its demand, supply or both. Generally, it refers to the amount of influence, which a firm has on the industry in which it operates.
Market power depends on several factors, including the degree of competition in the market, the availability of substitutes, and the overall demand for a product or service. Firms with fewer competitors or unique offerings can exert more influence over pricing and supply. Additionally, barriers to entry can affect market power by restricting the ability of new firms to enter the market and compete. Lastly, consumer preferences and brand loyalty also play a crucial role in determining a firm's market power.
Perfect Compitition.
A firm with market power has the ability to control prices and total market output .
market power
As of July 2014, the market cap for Atlantic Power Corporation (AT) is $473,194,630.72.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Power REIT (PW) is $15,199,620.80
The market structure that is characterized by a small number of large firms that have some market power is called
Monopoly
Monopoly
As of July 2014, the market cap for Digital Power Corporation (DPW) is $8,165,246.40
As of July 2014, the market cap for Ideal Power Inc. (IPWR) is $52,652,302.09.
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) calculated the total U.S. fluid power market at $13.5 billion in the late 1990s.
The GCC market is the Gulf Cooperation Council Market. The GCC Market represents the power of the Gulf oil-exporting countries.
Free to Choose - 1980 The Power of the Market - 1.1 was released on: USA: 1980