Editing Monopoly (section)

=== Types of abuses ===
There are three main types of abuses which are exploitative abuse, exclusionary abuse and single market abuse.
* '''Exploitative abuse'''

It arises when a monopolist has such significant market power that it can restrict its output while increasing the price above the competitive level without losing customers.<ref name=":1" /> This type is less concerned by the Commission than other types.
* '''Exclusionary abuse'''

This is most concerned about by the Commissions because it is capable of causing long-term consumer damage and is more likely to prevent the development of competition.<ref name=":1" /> An example of it is exclusive dealing agreements.
* '''Single market abuse'''

It arises when a dominant undertaking carrying out excess pricing which would not only have an exploitative effect but also prevent parallel imports and limits intra-brand competition.<ref name=":1" />