Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Discover the unique traits of monopolistic markets, their historical roots, and the economic effects, including price setting ...

Monopolistic competition features many businesses offering similar, differentiated products. This market structure benefits both consumers with varied choices and businesses via low entry barriers.

Conduct that violates the antitrust laws usually lessens competition and increases market power. But some conduct increases market power without lessening competition. Examples, some suggested by past ...

In the fight against unfair marketing practices, businesses operating in Russia would be well advised to understand the correlation between unfair advertising and unfair competition and to take ...