Activity involves identifying logos.
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Scoring:
10 points for the first correct identification.
5 points for each subsequent correct identification.
Yamaha
McDonald's
Shell
Apple
Starbucks
Adidas
Pringles
Chanel
Microsoft Windows
Wikipedia
Volkswagen
Mercedes-Benz
Dreamworks
Mustang
Warner Bros
Reebok
Picasa
Paramount
Pantene
Chevrolet Corvette
Hollister
Toblerone
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Discussion on linking activity to the topic of market structures.
Overview of market structures from McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Explain market structures.
Identify conditions for Perfect and Imperfect competition.
Identify barriers to market entry.
Explain government controls and deregulation in businesses/industries.
Definition of market/pamilihan:
A mechanism for interaction between consumers and producers.
Venue for consumer-producer interactions.
Definition: Measurement of sensitivity of demand or supply to price changes in the market.
Characteristics:
Many buyers and sellers.
Standardized products—no quality advantages.
Independent decision-making.
Sufficient information available for buyers and sellers.
Free entry and exit in the market.
Types:
Monopoly: Single seller, unique product with no close substitutes.
Monopolistic Competition: Features of monopoly and competition.
Oligopoly: Few sellers offering related products.
Monopsony: Single buyer with many suppliers.
Comparison of Pure Competition, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, and Monopoly:
Number of firms (large vs. few).
Type of product (standardized vs. unique).
Price control.
Conditions of entry (easy vs. blocked).
Examples for each model.
Features:
Large number of sellers.
Standardized product.
Price takers.
Easy entry and exit.
Features:
Single seller.
Unique product with no substitutes.
Price maker.
Blocked entry due to strong barriers.
Features:
Large number of sellers.
Similar but differentiated products.
Easy entry and exit.
Use of advertising strategies.
Features:
Few large producers.
Homogeneous or differentiated products.
Limited control over price.
Prevalence of advertising and potential for collusion.
Definition:
A non-physical space without boundaries for trade of goods/services.
Known as online stores where buyers and sellers do not meet physically.
Examples: Lazada, Shopee, Grab, Facebook Marketplace.
Summary of key concepts including market definitions and competitive types.
Recap of examples for each market structure:
Oligopoly, Monopoly, Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Competition.
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