Analyze how the four market structures

Analyze how the four market structures (perfect, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic) differ.
Explain why these differences matter for business strategy.
Analyze the defining characteristics of each type of competition, including:
the number of competitors
barriers to entry
degree of product differentiation
firms’ pricing power
Explain how managers’ strategic decisions vary depending on the competitive environment in which their firms operate.
Support your analysis with specific examples from the course materials and current business practices.
Explain the practical relevance of fundamental economic concepts using examples from current business practices.
Chapters 2-7 cite the book Perloff, J. M., Brander, J. A. (2025). Managerial economics and strategy (4th ed.). Pearson Education.