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Oligopsony

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Oligopsony
A Market characterized by a small number of large buyers who control all purchases and therefore the market price of a good or service.
oligopsony
A market in which a limited number of buyers follow the leadership of a single large firm. For example, in a town or region, a large bank may set rates on certificates of deposit that are then adopted by smaller banks and savings and loan associations on their own certificates of deposit. Compare oligopoly.
Oligopsony
A market in which there are only a few, very large buyers. Sellers in an oligopsony may have difficulty remaining in business as the buyers have a great deal of power to dictate prices. This may affect both the profit margin and other factors, such as labor conditions or wages. It is the opposite of an oligopoly.


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