Table 1 shows how the market for cold-storage services in one region changed over five years.
| Measure | Year 1 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of providers | 18 | 11 |
| Combined market share of the four largest providers | 48% | 72% |
Using Table 1, explain how the change in market structure is likely to affect the largest providers' freedom over price.
149 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Economics 1.5 Competitive and concentrated markets, covering 1.5.1a The range of market structures, 1.5.1b Distinguishing between market structures, 1.5.2a Characteristics of a competitive market, 1.5.2b How producers operate in competitive markets, 1.5.2c The economic impact of competition, 1.5.3a Characteristics of a non-competitive market, 1.5.3b How producers operate in non-competitive markets, 1.5.3c Monopoly and oligopoly, 1.5.4a The labour market and wage determination, and 1.5.4b Gross and net pay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.