Asked by Emily Huber on Jun 10, 2024

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What conditions are necessary for economic competition to exist?

Economic Competition

A condition in markets where businesses or sellers independently strive for consumer's dollars by offering the best possible terms, leading to efficient resource allocation.

  • Identify conditions necessary for competition and its role in economic efficiency.
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Zybrea KnightJun 14, 2024
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Broadly defined, competition requires two or more buyers and two or more sellers acting independently in a particular product or resource market. (Usually there are many more than two buyers and two sellers.)Also, necessary is the freedom of sellers and buyers to enter or leave (exit)markets, based on their economic self-interest.