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SECOND DEGREE
Different prices for different buyers
Different prices for different units buyers
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THIRD DEGREE
Different prices for different sub-groups/markets
Classified based on Ed
NQ= ½ NB
For X For Y
Price = OP OP1
Quantity = ON NQ
C
TP= ONCP NQDE
P
TQ of X and Y = ON + NQ
D = OQ
P1 TP of X and Y = ONCP + NQDE
E =
B
N Q
B1 B2
ASSUMPTIONS
Product is homogeneous
No cost of product AC & MC = 0
Output of rival is fixed
MD is linear
OLIGOPOLY- market with few sellers
Classifications
Basis of entry – closed / open
Nature of product – pure / differentiated
Dominance – partial and full
Collusion – collusive / non-collusive
Work – organised /non-organised
Features
Monopoly Power
Different from perfect competition
Conscious of reaction of rivals
Indeterminate demand curve
Conflicting attitudes among sellers
PRICING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Full cost or cost-Plus Pricing
Rate of return pricing
RoR= Earnings/Inv. Capital
Cap T/o – Inv.cap /St. costs
Mark-up = Cap. T/o X RoR
Ear/St. costs
Price = St. costs + Mark up
Target pricing
Other
Marginal cost
Going rate
Customary
Pricing
Product Life Cycle
New Product
Product Line pricing – Multiple products
Full cost
Incremental cost
Conversion cost
Cost, Ed and competitive condition
Competition and Market Types in Economic
Analysis