Scenario 18-2
Gertrude Kelp owns three boats that participate in commercial fishing for fresh Pacific salmon off the coast of Alaska. As part of her business she hires a captain and several crew members for each boat. In the market for fresh Pacific salmon, there are thousands of firms like Gertrude's. While Gertrude usually catches a significant number of fish each year, her contribution to the entire harvest of salmon is negligible relative to the size of the market.
-Refer to Scenario 18-2. In the fresh Pacific salmon product market, Gertrude has some control over the

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Gertrude has some control over the quantity of fresh salmon that she supplies to the market, as she can decide how much to catch and sell. However, she likely does not have control over the price she charges, as she is a small player in a large market with many competitors. Additionally, she does not have control over the competitive environment of the market or the supply of labor in the market.

Scenario 18-2 Gertrude Kelp Owns Three Boats That Participate in Commercial Fishing