perfect competition, monopoly, or oligopoly

Do an Internet search for the Web site of the corporation of your choice and find that corporation’s annual report to stockholders on the Web site.

€¢Does the company have characteristics of a perfect competition, monopoly, or oligopoly?
€¢How does competition in this industry help or hurt consumers?
€¢What does the annual report say about the corporation’s view of future business challenges and the market in which it operates?
€¢Does this corporation see long-run adjustments as described in this week’s textbook chapter readings?
€¢Consider both the microeconomic and macroeconomic views. Do you agree with the corporation’s view? Why or why not?

After reading the case study The Coffee Crisis, write analysis of the case. Address the following components in your paper, using the course concepts, theories, and resources as examples and evidence to support your analysis. Remember to follow APA format for all citations and references.

€¢Analyze the economic implications of operating in different market and industry structures.
€¢Analyze the following factors that have affected the coffee industry over time:

?Explain the effects of supply and demand generally and specifically related to the coffee industry.
?Analyze how new countries entering the market affect the coffee industry.
?Analyze how new products and marketing strategies entering the market affect the coffee industry.
?Explain consumer behavior and its implications for business decisions, related to the coffee industry.
Review Last Word: Are Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Overpaid? on page 283 of your textbook. Discuss your thoughts on whether CEOs’ exceptionally high pay is economically justified. Explain your rationale.

Is Microsoft a monopoly? Why or why not? If it is not now, was it ever? If it is, should it be broken up? Defend your position using the course texts, following proper APA format.