Economics HL
Economics HL
4
Chapters
117
Notes
Unit 1 - Intro To Econ & Core Concepts
Unit 1 - Intro To Econ & Core Concepts
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Understanding Demand Insights Into Buyer Behavior
Understanding The Law Of Demand Why Price Impacts Purchase
Understanding The Demand Curve Price vs. Quantity
Understanding Non-Price Determinants Of Demand Shifts
Understanding Shifts Vs. Movements In The Demand Curve
Understanding The Definition Of Supply In Business
The Law Of Supply: Price, Production, & Profit Dynamics
Unlocking The Mysteries Of The Supply Curve
Understanding Non-Price Determinants of Supply Shifts
Understanding Movements & Shifts In The Supply Curve
Understanding Market Equilibrium: The Balance of Demand & Supply
Understanding Market Equilibrium Shifts A Deep Dive
Understanding The Invisible Hand: The Price Mechanism's Role
Unlocking Consumer Surplus The Secret Behind Pricing
Unlocking Consumer Choices: Delving into Behavioural Economics
Unlocking Choices The Power of Behavioral Economics
Business Goals Beyond Profit CSR, Market Share & Growth
Understanding Income Elasticity of Demand (YED)
Understanding Price Elasticity of Supply Key Determinants Over Time
PES Analysis: Primary Commodities Vs. Manufactured Products
Why Governments Intervene in Markets: Top Reasons Explained
Indirect Taxes Impact & Analysis for Consumers and Producers
Understanding Government Subsidies Benefits & Impact
Understanding Price Ceilings Impact & Implications
Understanding Price Floors Impact & Implications in Markets
Market Mechanisms Achieving Social Efficiency Or Failing
Understanding Externalities Causes & Consequences in Economics
Understanding Pigovian Taxes: The 'Polluter Pays Principle'
Understanding Public Goods: Characteristics & Examples
Adverse Selection The Hidden Challenge in Markets
Moral Hazard The Hidden Risks of Asymmetric Information
Addressing Asymmetric Information Government Vs. Private Responses
Unraveling Economic Profits From Basics To Market Structures
Understanding Structure-Conduct-Performance The Power Of Market Dynamics
Understanding Perfect Competition Decoding Market Dynamics
Unraveling Allocative Efficiency in Perfect Competition
Monopoly Market Dynamics Insights Into Power & Profits
Understanding Monopoly Firms Efficiency & Market Power
Understanding Entry Barriers: Types & Implications
Unlocking The Secrets Of Oligopoly Markets
Unlocking Monopolistic Competition Its Dynamics and Impact
Benefits Of Big Firms: Monopoly Power & Market Dominance
Tech Giants' Abuse Of Monopoly Power: A Deep Dive
Understanding Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)
Unlocking Income Elasticity Of Demand: What It Means For You
Comparing PES: Primary Commodities Vs. Manufactured Products
Unmasking Monopoly Firms: Impacts On Society
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Unit 3 - Macroeconomics
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
Unit 4 - The Global Economy
IB Resources
Unit 2 - Microeconomics
Economics HL
Economics HL

Unit 2 - Microeconomics

Tech Giants' Abuse Of Monopoly Power: A Deep Dive

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Monopoly power- The double-edged sword 🗡️

Monopoly power is like having all the Infinity Stones in the business world. It allows a firm to grow and make cool, innovative stuff. But what if someone misuses these powers? Uh-oh, trouble!

 

Real-World Example: Imagine Google, Facebook, Apple, Intel, and Amazon. They're like the Avengers of the tech world. But sometimes, they're accused of using their superpowers to squish competition like ants.

The bad side of monopoly- no mercy for competitors 🚫

When a firm becomes dominant (like the final boss level), they can use that position to eliminate competitors or prevent new firms from entering.

 

Real-World Example: Think of how some tech giants gobble up competitors. It's like Pac-Man, but instead of dots, they're chomping smaller companies. This doesn't necessarily make stuff more expensive for us, but it can make things harder for other producers and slow down cool new inventions.

Collusion- the secret team-up 🤝

Collusion is when firms act like they're one big monopoly. They team up and set high prices, and we, the consumers, have to pay up. 

 

Real-World Example: Remember when the European Commission fined companies for colluding in markets like canned vegetables and car safety? It's like finding out all the villains are working together, and the prices we pay are the victims!

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Unit 2 - Microeconomics
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Unit 2 - Microeconomics

Tech Giants' Abuse Of Monopoly Power: A Deep Dive

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686 words
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4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Monopoly power- The double-edged sword 🗡️

Monopoly power is like having all the Infinity Stones in the business world. It allows a firm to grow and make cool, innovative stuff. But what if someone misuses these powers? Uh-oh, trouble!

 

Real-World Example: Imagine Google, Facebook, Apple, Intel, and Amazon. They're like the Avengers of the tech world. But sometimes, they're accused of using their superpowers to squish competition like ants.

The bad side of monopoly- no mercy for competitors 🚫

When a firm becomes dominant (like the final boss level), they can use that position to eliminate competitors or prevent new firms from entering.

 

Real-World Example: Think of how some tech giants gobble up competitors. It's like Pac-Man, but instead of dots, they're chomping smaller companies. This doesn't necessarily make stuff more expensive for us, but it can make things harder for other producers and slow down cool new inventions.

Collusion- the secret team-up 🤝

Collusion is when firms act like they're one big monopoly. They team up and set high prices, and we, the consumers, have to pay up. 

 

Real-World Example: Remember when the European Commission fined companies for colluding in markets like canned vegetables and car safety? It's like finding out all the villains are working together, and the prices we pay are the victims!

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