Business A-Level
market structure
What market structure means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of market structure
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Reference: AQA
Matters next, where strong buyer power and easy entry drag prices down and reward efficiency, while a fragmented market full of loyal niches rewards focus.
Topics that use market structure
- Strategic positioning: choosing how to compete (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- competitive advantage
- cost leadership
- differentiation
- erosion of advantage
- focus strategy
- imitation and entry
- margin and volume
- niche defensibility
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