Monopolies

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What is a monopoly?
A business with 25% or more market share
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What is the impact of this on customers? (3)
Prices are increased, there's less choice, the prices may be low but then increase
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Give 6 benefits of a monopoly
Economies of scale, less risky shares, saves time shopping around, stability, removes unnecessary duplication of services, draws people to other businesses around the monopolist
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Give an example of a monopoly (a business)
Tesco
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Name a market which only has one or two businesses
Water companies, Trains
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What is the impact of this on customers? (3)

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Prices are increased, there's less choice, the prices may be low but then increase

Card 3

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Give 6 benefits of a monopoly

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Card 4

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Give an example of a monopoly (a business)

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Card 5

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Name a market which only has one or two businesses

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