Why the product and firm fit the model of oligopoly

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1. Name a product that you regularly purchase from a firm that operates in an oligopolistic industry.

2. Explain why the product and firm fit the model of oligopoly.

3. Think about the TV commercials and/or print advertisements that you've seen from this industry:

a. What interdependence have you noticed between the firm you selected and its rivals in terms of product differentiation, price leadership, or price competition?

b. Explain your answer.

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