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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Market Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site sets up a list of market characteristics. Sample price and volume data included.
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Article
Other

Wright State U: Many Industries Are Congealing Into Lineup of Few Dominant Firms

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the trend in many industries as mergers take place, leaving only a few dominant firms. As this changes, so does the role of government. (Published in the Wall Street Journal 03/08/1999)
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Unit Plan
Other

Elemental Economics: Review of Basic Definitions: Competition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a good description of the four types of market structures: perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly, along with the major characteristics of each.