Economics B A-Level

Oligopoly behaviour

What Oligopoly behaviour means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Oligopoly behaviour

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Conduct in oligopolistic markets where price wars can be destructive, making non-price competition particularly common.

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