The first edition of Newtâs Fantastic Beasts book is published in 1927, a year after the events of the Fantastic Beasts movie. By the time of the Harry Potter novels, set in the 1990s, Scamanderâs book is in its 52nd edition.
Definition of 'Monopoly'. Tweet. A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market. Definition: A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market.In a monopoly market, the seller faces no competition, as he is the sole seller of goods with no close substitute.weet. A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market. Definition: A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market. In a monopoly market, the seller faces no competition, as he is the sole seller of goods with no close substitute.
Monopolies are on the other end of the continuum from pure competition. A monopoly consists of one firm that produces a unique product or service with no close substitutes. Entry into the market is blocked, which gives the firm market power (i.e., the power to raise price above marginal cost).