Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.6

7.6 — practice question

(a)[2]

Using the information, explain the predicted effect of the development of super-airlines on the concentration ratio in the European airline market.

(b)[5]

‘Large airlines gain from economies of scale.’ With the use of an example and a diagram, explain how a large airline can gain from economies of scale.

(c)[6]

Explain what a contestable market means and discuss how making the airline market more contestable could benefit passengers.

(d)[7]

Identify the market structure for airlines in Europe in 2019 after the development of the super-airlines and discuss how airlines may compete in this market structure.

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