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Question
Which type of market structure is the following? Give reason.
Ball-pen
Answer in Brief
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Solution
The market structure for ball pens is monopolistic competition.
Reason:
- Many ball-pen manufacturers, including Parker, Reynolds, Cello, and others, provide identical devices with minor differences in design, ink quality, pricing, and branding.
- Each company tries to differentiate its product to attract customers, and while there are numerous brands, no single firm dominates the market.
- Monopolistic competition is defined by its focus on product differentiation and the presence of many enterprises.
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