as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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briefly describe the business model of amazon.
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amazon operates on a business model of providing an online marketplace, acting as an intermediary between buyers and sellers. it generates revenues through commissions and fees charged to sellers, sales of services, amazon prime membership fees, and advertisements.
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