EBK MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS & BUSINESS STR
EBK MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS & BUSINESS STR
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ISBN: 8220103676267
Author: Baye
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CACQ
To determine

The four-firm concentration ratio is to be calculated.

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Answer to Problem 1CACQ

Four-firm concentration ratio is 38%

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The total sales of all the 10 firms selling the product are $2000000.

The first four firm's sales are $260000, $220000, $150000 and $130000

The four-firm concentrationratio measures the proportion of sale of industry being done by top four firms. It shows market power in an industry.

Since, the first four firm's sales are $260000, $220000, $150000 and $130000, the four-firm concentration ratio is given by:

  C4=$260000+$220000+$150000+$130000$2000000

  =$760000$2000000

  =0.38

Hence, the four-firm concentration ratio in the market for product is 0.38 or 38%.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

Theratio measures the proportion of sale of industry being done by top four firms. It shows market power in an industry.

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