Economics GCSE
Market Structure
What Market Structure means in Economics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Market Structure
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Market Structure in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The characteristics of a market that dictate the behaviour of firms within it, such as the number of firms and barriers to entry.
Topics that use Market Structure
- Business competition (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
Using Market Structure in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Economics questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Economics GCSE termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge