3. The top four firms in Industry A have market shares of 30, 25, 10, and 5 percent respectively. The top four firms in industry B have market shares of 15, 12, 8 , and 4 percent respectively. Calculate the four-firm concentration ratios for the two industries. Which industry is more concentrated?
Four firms concentration ratio = C = wi
For Industry A
W = maket share
Four firm concentration ratio = C = 30+25+10+5 = 70
For Industry B
Four firms concentration ratio = 15+12+8+4 = 39
Industry A is more concentrated the Industry B
3. The top four firms in Industry A have market shares of 30, 25, 10, and...
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