Analyzing Market Relationships and Competition
An economist studying a large, centralized market for a seemingly identical product (e.g., wholesale fish) observes that sellers often have long-term, established relationships with specific buyers. The economist concludes that these relationships are a key reason the market does not behave in a perfectly competitive way. Explain the economic reasoning behind this conclusion. Specifically, identify which core assumption of the perfect competition model is undermined by these relationships and describe the likely effect on the prices paid by different buyers.
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