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Impact of Market Competition on a Firm's Pricing
The intensity of competition in a product market is a direct determinant of a firm's pricing strategy. When a firm faces numerous competitors, it must set a lower price to avoid losing its customer base to rivals. This competitive pressure limits the firm's ability to mark up its price over its costs.
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