Economics A-Level
Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) paradigm
What Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) paradigm means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) paradigm
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A means by which market structures can be compared, analysing both conduct and performance to provide a comprehensive comparison of different markets.
Topics that use Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) paradigm
- Market structure, static efficiency, dynamic efficiency (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Allocative efficiency
- Capital investment
- Collusion
- Conduct
- Dynamic efficiency
- Firm performance
- Innovation and technology
- Market structures
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