Peet's Coffee and Teas produces some flavorful varieties of Peet's brand coffee. Is Peet's a monopoly? O No, Peet's is not a monopoly because there are many branches of Peet's. O No, although Peet's coffee is a unique product, there are many different brands of coffee that are very close substitutes. Yes, there are no substitutes to Peet's coffee. O Yes, Peet's is the only supplier of Peet's coffee in a market where there are high barriers to entry.

Peet's Coffee and Teas produces some flavorful varieties of Peet's brand coffee. Is Peet's a monopoly? O No, Peet's is not a monopoly because there are many branches of Peet's. O No, although Peet's coffee is a unique product, there are many different brands of coffee that are very close substitutes. Yes, there are no substitutes to Peet's coffee. O Yes, Peet's is the only supplier of Peet's coffee in a market where there are high barriers to entry.

Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment

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ISBN:9781305224414

Author:JENNINGS

Publisher:JENNINGS

Chapter2: Business Ethics And Social Responsibility

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