Ex 1.6 Read the information in the table. Fill in the last column. Compare your ideas with the other groups.

Read the information in the table, analyze it. Write your answers with the content for the last column. 

Feature

Perfect market

Construction and real estate market

Number of buyers and sellers

Many buyers and sellers;

No monopoly, oligopoly or monopolistic competition.

 

Free entry and exit

Free entry and exit to and from the market.

 

Product knowledge and market exchange

Buyers and sellers are highly knowledgeable;

The exchange takes place with ease.

 

Product
and service homogeneity

The product or service offered is identical to the product or service offered by other firm.

 

Mobility

 Products can be transported to capitalize on more lucrative markets.

 

Size and frequency of purchase

The item purchased is small and relatively inexpensive;

It is purchased frequently.

 

Government’s role

Government plays little, if any, role.

 

Prices

Prices are established by the smooth action of supply and demand.