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Learn the difference between a monopoly and an oligopoly, both being economic market structures where there is imperfect competition in the market.

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The Liberal government has approved a grain industry merger that will further reduce competition and grow a monopoly. Viterra silos. Credit: Michael Coghlan / Flickr Credit: Michael Coghlan / Flickr ...

When companies within the same industry work together to increase their mutual profits instead of exclusively competing with one another, it is known as an oligopoly. Oligopolies are observed ...