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.
A monopoly is distinguished from a monopsony, in which there is only one buyer of a product or service; a monopoly may also have monopsony control of a sector of a market. Likewise, a monopoly should be distinguished from a cartel (a form of oligopoly), in which several providers act together to coordinate services, prices or sale of goods.