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प्रश्न
In what respects does oligopoly differ from monopoly?
State any two differences between oligopoly and monopoly market.
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Basis | Oligopoly | Monopoly |
| 1. | No. of sellers: | There are few large sellers producing a commodity. | There is only a single seller in the market. |
| 2. | Entry of new firms: | Entry of new firms is difficult. | Entry of new firms is restricted. |
| 3. | Demand curve: | The demand curve is indeterminate. | The demand curve faced by a monopoly firm is less elastic. |
| 4. | Product Differentiation: | Products may be identical (e.g., cement) or differentiated (e.g., cars). | The product has no close substitutes. |
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