Price Competition happens when similar products are selected by consumers based on their prices, with the cheaper product more likely to be purchased. Price competition usually decreases product prices and therefore benefits consumers. For instance, allowing airlines to compete freely in the USA led to significant price reduction over the following 30 years.
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