This paper presents a novel method for estimating the likely welfare effects of competition reforms for both current … consumers are more likely to reap the benefits of greater competition. This method represents a powerful tool for supporting the … analysis of competition reforms in developing countries, particularly in sectors known for excluding significant segments of …

present a general equilibrium model of monopolistic competition with two (potentially) asymmetric countries and heterogeneous … firms where government subsidizes entry of domestic entrepreneurs. Under autarky the entry subsidy indirectly corrects for … ; heterogeneous firms ; international trade ; monopolistic competition ; entry regulation ; strategic trade policy …

This paper studies the influence of information on entry choices in a competition with a controlled laboratory … experiment. We investigate whether information provision attracts mainly high productivity individuals and reduces competition … failure, where competition failure occurs when a subject loses the competition because the opponent holds a higher …

threat of low-wage competition from Central and Eastern European Countries is relatively high. In addition, firms paying … is high. -- minimum wage ; product market competition ; service sector …

role in keeping politicians accountable once they are in office. Competition plays a relevant role, as the effects are not … limited to the first newspaper entering the market. -- newspapers ; media competition ; turnout ; political selection …