In the table below are data on five different industries and the market shares for each of the firms in the industry. Assume that there is no foreign competition, entry into the industry is difficult,...


In the table below are data on five different industries and the market shares for each of the firms in the industry. Assume that there is no foreign competition, entry into the industry is difficult, and that no firm in each industry is on the verge of bankruptcy.


Calculate the Concentration ration (CR4) and Herfindahl-Hirschman index (HHI) for each industry. Which industry has the most monopoly power and which industry has the least monopoly power based on HHI?


If thesixthfirm in the aviation industry sought to merge with thefifthfirm in that industry, would the government be likely to challenge the merger? Find post-merger HHI and compare with pre-merger HHI











































































Market Share of Firms in Industry (F)




Industry




F1




F2




F3




F4




F5




F6




Herfindahl index




CR4



Aviation



25



20



15



15



15



10







Textiles



25



25



25



15



10



-







Chemicals



40



15



15



15



15



-







Computers



35



25



20



10



10



-







Automotive



33



22



14



12



10



9








Jun 08, 2022
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