Oligopoly
- A portmanteau of two words: Oligarch and monopoly.
- In relation to the housing market, arguably it is disproportionally influenced by a minority of big businesses.
- Universities: UKC CCCU, UCA; Homestamp, letting agents and large portfolio landlords arguably have a disproportional influence on Canterbury's student housing market.
- Similarly UNIPOL in Leeds etc.
Published: 29 September 2015
Last Updated: 17 November 2021