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Question
Which type of market structure is the following? Give reason.
Trucks
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Solution
The market structure for trucks is oligopoly.
Reason:
Ford, Volvo, Tata, and Daimler lead the truck market. These companies create diverse goods with distinguishing characteristics such as different engine types, sizes, and technology. Thus, the truck market is an oligopoly, with a few large producers dominating.
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