
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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Author: NEWNAN
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For questions #25-30, classify the following product markets in their respective industry structures using the appropriate letter for your answer.
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B.) Oligopoly
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25.) Bottle water
26.) Wooden #2 pencils
27.) Cooper
28.) Local electricity service
29.) Peanut butter
30.) Lipstick
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