Discussion on market structure

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Below you will get a list of well known firms and items that they sell. Select one and discuss and describe which of the 4-types of markets (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly) best characterizes market in which they compete. As the discussion continues through the week, feel free to debate with your colleagues.

McDonald's - hamburgers
Exxon-Mobil - gasoline
Dell - personal computers
Heinz - ketchup
Procter & Gamble - disposable diapers
Kodak - photographic film
Starbucks - gourmet coffee
Domino's - pizza
Intel - computer chip for the PC

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