Herfindahl Index

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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Buyer Concentration: Understanding Market Power on the Demand Side
Economics Finance Market Power Demand Side Buyer Concentration Ratio Herfindahl Index Market Analysis
Buyer Concentration refers to a measure of market power on the demand side of a market. It is analogous to the N-firm concentration ratio and evaluates the proportion of total market purchases made by the largest buyers.
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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Concentration: Market Dominance by Few Firms
Economics Finance Market Concentration N-Firm Concentration Ratio Herfindahl Index Export Concentration Market Dominance
Concentration refers to the extent to which a market is dominated by a limited number of firms. Key measurements include the N-firm concentration ratio and the Herfindahl index. Also related to export concentration.
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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Market Structure: An Overview of Competitive Dynamics
Economics Finance Business Market Structure Economics Concentration Ratio Herfindahl Index Competition
An in-depth exploration of market structure, its types, key metrics, importance, and impact on economies and firms. From the N-firm concentration ratio to the Herfindahl index, understand the complexities of how markets are organized.
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