Singlefirm
Singlefirm refers to a market structure in which a single firm is the only supplier of a particular good or service within a defined market. It often corresponds to a monopoly and can arise from economies of scale, control of essential resources, legal barriers, network effects, or other entry barriers that deter potential competitors.
In a singlefirm market, the firm typically has significant pricing and output decision power. It may set
Regulation and policy play central roles in managing singlefirm markets. Governments may rely on antitrust enforcement
Identification and measurement rely on market definition and concentration indicators. Analysts define the relevant product and
Notes: the term is closely related to monopoly and market power, and real-world markets may vary in