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Question
What is the difference between perfect and imperfect oligopoly?
Solution
| S. No. | Feature | Perfect Oligopoly | Imperfect Oligopoly |
| 1. | Product Differentiation | Products are homogeneous (identical). | Products are differentiated (varied in some way). |
| 2. | Competition | Firms compete primarily on price. | Firms compete on both price and non-price factors (e.g., branding, features). |
| 3. | Examples | Markets for basic commodities like steel, cement. | Markets for cars, electronics, and branded goods. |
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