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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

3.7.1Competitive markets

Competitive markets in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.7.1Explain the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of competitive markets and the effect of many firms on price, quality, choice and profit (no diagrams).

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  • Competitive markets and perfect competition

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Competitive markets: sample question

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In a competitive market a firm can raise its price well above its rivals' prices without losing customers.

Is the statement true or false?

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