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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 12 Question 98 Discussion

Posted by Francesco on May 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Where a market consists of a large producer with high power, it is known as ...

Suggested Answer: B

A monopoly occurs when a single supplier dominates a market, giving them high bargaining power over buyers. By contrast, monopsony is where a single buyer dominates, oligopoly involves a few large suppliers, and monopolistic competition refers to many suppliers with differentiated products. Monopoly power in negotiations means buyers have reduced leverage and may need to rely on regulatory frameworks or collaborative strategies to balance outcomes.


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27 comments · newest first
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Bulah 2 days ago
I think it's B, monopoly structure.
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Kimberlie 7 days ago
Monopsony is about buyers, not producers. Definitely B.
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Johna 12 days ago
I feel confused. Why not A) A monopsony?
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Beatriz 17 days ago
True, but the question says "large producer." Monopoly fits better.
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Hui 23 days ago
But what about D) An oligopoly? Multiple firms can also have power.
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Lorean 28 days ago
Agreed, one big player dominates.
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Giovanna 1 month ago
I think it's B) A monopoly structure.
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Corrie 1 month ago
Exactly! Monopoly is the right choice here.
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Herschel 1 month ago
I agree with B. High power means one producer dominates.
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Kimberely 2 months ago
Oligopoly has multiple firms, though. Monopoly fits better.
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Derrick 2 months ago
I’m not so sure. Could it be D) An oligopoly structure?
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Nobuko 2 months ago
Yeah, that makes sense. One big player controls everything.
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Marsha 2 months ago
I think it's B) A monopoly structure.
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Erasmo 2 months ago
Really? I thought monopolistic was the right term.
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Markus 2 months ago
Totally agree, it's B for sure!
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Della 3 months ago
Wait, isn't a monopsony about buyers?
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Alayna 3 months ago
I thought it was an oligopoly?
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Lashanda 3 months ago
It's definitely a monopoly structure!
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Ty 3 months ago
Not so sure about that, seems too simple.
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Percy 3 months ago
Totally agree, B is the right answer!
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Lonna 4 months ago
Wait, isn't a monopoly just one big player?
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Troy 4 months ago
I thought it was an oligopoly?
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Carrol 4 months ago
It's definitely a monopoly structure!
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Evette 4 months ago
I’m confused between monopoly and monopolistic; I know monopoly is one firm, but what about the other options?
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Shawnta 4 months ago
I feel like it could also be an oligopoly if there are a few large producers, but this question seems to focus on just one.
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Brett 4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about market structures, and I think a monopoly is when one firm dominates the market.
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Azzie 6 months ago
I think it might be a monopoly structure since it mentions a large producer with high power, but I'm not entirely sure.
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