Difference Between Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition
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Difference Between Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition

Perfect Competition may be defined as many small firms manufactures and supplies the same goods (or perfect substitute) to the end-user while Monopolistic Competition is type of market where there are a handful of sellers offer a particular product leading to minimal competition, however, variants and quality of products offered by each seller are slightly different.
Central Bank: Definition, Features, Functions & Examples
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Central Bank: Definition, Features, Functions & Examples

A Central Bank is a National Government owned apex financial institution which controls and supervises the entire monetary system of a country. It assists, directs and regulates the activities of other financial institutions to make them comply with government monetary and economic policies.
Monopoly: Definition, Types, Features, Causes, Pros & Cons
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Monopoly: Definition, Types, Features, Causes, Pros & Cons

Monopoly may be defined as a market situation where there is only one producer or supplier of a particular commodity that has no substitute and who has the power to influence the price of the commodity to his own favour. The commodity sold by a monopolist is usually differentiated.
Problems of Financial Institutions in Nigeria
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Problems of Financial Institutions in Nigeria

Financial Institutions are business organizations which deal in money, though some may deal in other financial assets such as shaves, letters of credit, bills of exchange etc. With the exception of the Central Bank, they make profits by trading in money; that is, through the process of accepting deposits in several ways e.g. offering technical advice etc.