economic theory and argue that, while the ‘global savings glut’ may account for the cycle’s initial phase, other factors such …

I investigate whether two mechanisms leading to biased beliefs about success, overconfidence and competition neglect … making their decision. Second, I vary whether the competition group consists of all potential competitors or only of …

This paper discusses the relation between trade and competition, revising the literature and using indicators, build … domestic competition is explained by concentration indices, such as CR4 and HHI, which show positive correlation with profit … evaluating trade and competition policies in the context of the Brazilian economy. …