Main menu For students For teachers Explore our subjects Student events & courses

Explore

More for students
Sign in

Free Economics resources

Teaching PowerPoints

Contestable Markets

Level:
A-Level
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, IB, OCR

Last updated 22 Mar 2021

Share this content:

This is a revision presentation on aspects of contestable markets. A contestable market is one that is open to actual & potential competition. A market is contestable where an entrant has access to all production techniques available to existing businesses and when entry decisions can be reversed without cost i.e. there are no sunk costs.

Some examples of contestable markets
Contestable markets
Share this content:

You might also like

In the News Teaching Activity – Does the childcare industry need regulating to reduce hidden costs to parents? (June 2026)

4th June 2026

Micro Case Study: Tesco and Oligopoly

Topical case studies

Micro Case Study: Thames Water

Topical case studies

Micro Case Study: Amazon

Topical case studies

In the News Teaching Activity – Why is VW cutting jobs? (Mar 2026)

19th March 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – what are the benefits of Kingsmill buying up Hovis? (Sept 2025)

18th September 2025

How Contestability Affects Efficiency in Banking | Edexcel Essay Plan

Exam Support

Six Market Structures to Revise for Exams (2025 Focus)

10th April 2025