Compare the methods the Portuguese and the Dutch used to control the spice trade in Asia.

The comparison between Portuguese and Dutch trade in Asia is done below

Explanation:

Dutch

Monopoly of spice tradepossessed  trading post empiresLater practiced colonial form of domination instead of trading post empiresAttention geared towards Indonesia Attempt to control the shipping business

Portuguese

Unrest in trade due to less value placed on European trade goodsRaiding of ships and getting away it in order to circumvent monopolistic behaviorsThe Muslims who were monopolistic in spice trade thru setting up of post empires and seizing it force.

high entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.

explanation:

an oligopoly is a term used to clarify the structure of a particular market, industry, or organization. a market is considered oligopolistic or amazingly focused when it is shared between a few companies.