Price Taker
Business with no control over price; must accept market price.
Real World
A UK wheat farmer selling grain on commodity markets must accept the global market price — if world wheat prices fall due to a bumper harvest in Ukraine, their revenue falls regardless of their own costs.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'explain', always contrast price taker with price maker and link to market structure (e.g. perfect competition).
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