Curated OER
Chapter 25: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
Poring over the details and characteristics of monopolistic and oligopoly systems, these slides include charts, graphs, and key terms to help viewers truly grasp the concepts behind each market model. From budding economists to...
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Is Ever So Hip Abercrombie & Fitch Losing Edge With Teens? [Doc]
This article asks whether or not Abercrombie & Fitch is "so popular" that it has become "not as popular" with teens anymore. A good example of a firm in a monopolistically competitive market structure. (02/22/2000)
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Wall Street Journal: Mc Donald's Launches New Ads, Hoping to Tap Goodwill [Doc]
This article discusses McDonald's new ad campaign in 1997 to compete against Burger King, Wendy's, and other restaurants in a very competitive market. (10/02/1997)
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Two Neophytes Bring a Taste of New York to Pittsburgh [Doc]
This article discusses how two entrepreneurs went to New York City to see what was "hot," and brought those ideas to a hungry Pittsburgh region. (02/18/1997)
Savvas Learning
Pearson Education: National Brands Versus Private Labels and Generics
This article compares national brands to generic brands, with respect to prices, customer satisfaction, and product differentiation.
Intuitor
Mailchimp: Product Differentiation
Learn what product differentiation is and how companies can use it to improve their places in the market.
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Oecd: Glossary of Statistical Terms: Monopolistic Competition
This site provides a simple and easy-to-understand definition of monopolistic competition.