take a moment to collect the names of the entities that provide two essential utilities for your residence - for example: electricity, Internet, phone service, gas, and water. Identify and briefly describe these two entities, and then analyze the market for each of these two services. georgiapower.com & xfinity.com Be sure to address each of the following questions in your discussion response:

• Does the local government influence the operations of this business?
• How many (if any) suitable alternatives exist for this utility company?
• How much of the local market has this utility company commandeered?
• What barriers to entry exist for new companies looking to compete with this utility company?
• In your opinion, which market structure best describes the industry in which this utility company operates? Why