Oligopsony

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A market condition in which purchasers are so few that the actions of any one of them can materially affect price and the costs that competitors must pay.
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  • n. An economic condition in which a small number of buyers exert control over the market price of a commodity.
    • Word Usage
    "Olson never mentions oligopsony (many sellers to a very small number of buyers) even once in his book."
    Cross Reference
    monopsony    oligopoly   
     
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