| The United States pioneered the large, monopolistic or oligopolistic firm in the late 19th century. |
| Who knows, it might even mean lower prices for consumers and a reduction in profits for the existing oligopolistic operators. |
| In the United Kingdom the OFT and MMC have often considered excessive pricing arising out of oligopolistic market structures. |
| Open price competition may be limited, although price wars do break out periodically in some oligopolistic markets. |
| Due to the industry's oligopolistic nature, advertising may only shift sales among brands rather than increasing total cigarette sales. |
| Unfortunately, many of the businesses mooted for privatization are either virtual monopolies or operate in oligopolistic environments. |
