Q. What do you mean by Market Structure?

Market economy pricing is conditioned by market structure. There are various forms of market structures. Perfect competition is accorded great importance as a market structure. As a theoretical mode, neoclassical and classical economists presume conditions of perfect competition.

The market is an assemblage of conditions in that sellers and buyers come in contact for the purpose of exchange. Market situations differ in their structure. Different market structures channel the behaviour of sellers and buyers (firms). Further, different prices and trade volumes are fashioned by different market structures. Again, all types of markets aren't equally efficient in the exploitation of resources and consumers' welfare also differs accordingly. Therefore the aspects of pricing process must be analysed in relation to various types of market.