In relation to bargaining power with Buyers. Explain each point: -They purchase a substantial portion of an industry's total output. -Sales of the product they purchase represent a significant portion of the seller's annual revenue. -They could opt for another product paying little or no switching cost. -The industry's products are not differentiated or are standardized and the buyers pose a credible threat in the event that they integrate backward into the industry of the sellers.

In relation to bargaining power with Buyers. Explain each point: -They purchase a substantial portion of an industry's total output. -Sales of the product they purchase represent a significant portion of the seller's annual revenue. -They could opt for another product paying little or no switching cost. -The industry's products are not differentiated or are standardized and the buyers pose a credible threat in the event that they integrate backward into the industry of the sellers.

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter9: Competition And Monopolies

Section9.2: Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition

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