Winner-Take-Most Market Structure

In markets with strong network effects, economies of scale, or brand moats, market leaders continuously expand their advantage and market share concentrates among a small number of top players, making it difficult for latecomers to catch up. Rather than complete monopoly, this creates an oligopolistic structure where the top tier captures a disproportionate share of the market.

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