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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Concentration (economic) Concentration (economic) The term 'Concentration (economic) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A measure of the degree to which a few large firms dominate total sales, production, or capacity within an industry or market. The concern is that the more concentrated an industry, the greater the likelihood of price and market manipulation. For example, meat packer concentration has long been a concern of cattle producers. It is common to express concentration as a ratio, by stating the share (%) held by the top 4, 8, or 12 firms'. Previous 5 Terms: conative Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) Concentrated flow path Concentrating solar power or solar thermal power system Concentration Next 5 Terms: Concentrator Concentrator Concentric Rings Concession Concessional (export) sale About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.