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Oligopolies

An oligopoly is a market structure dominated by a small number of large businesses. Each business must consider how its rivals may react before changing its price, output or marketing. A market…

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This section covers Oligopolies as part of Dynamics of imperfect markets in Grade 12 Economics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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