Advantages of oligopoly.

  • Large scale production guarantees economies of scale to firms.
  • Because of high competition among firms, prices may be lower to consumers.
  • The abnormal profits earned in the longrun permit research hence improvement in quality and technology development.
  • Product differentiation will give consumers freedom of choice.
  • High advertising provides information about the availability of goods and nature of goods to consumers.
  • Oligopoly firms normally provide after sales services e.g transportation of goods.
  • Stable prices in oligopoly help to control inflation situations.
  • "Free" entry encourages investment as individuals are induced to enter the industry.