a long-term force, it has been monopoly, and not competition, that has been the prevailing market structure in the …This book takes a multi-disciplinary approach to analyzing the nature of “competition” and “competitive advantage … industry. In fact, in recent decades, the monopoly position of the Big Four appears increasingly impenetrable-none have faced a …

author begins by discussing classic monopoly, continues to add more markets to the mix-via spillover effects and horizontal …, and exclusive dealing. Such analytics are sometimes likened to a rational defense of monopoly and related anti …

-- Digital Competition -- Universal Service Obligation -- The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 -- USPS -- Post … competition. The European Commission and member states are wrestling with these issues, while at the same time continuing to deal …

Deregulation has introduced competition into traditionally monopolistic markets, particularly telecommunications and … regulators - deregulation, competition, stranded assets, diversification, pricing, and mergers and acquisitions. …

manufacturers' strategy have played in shaping this dominant business model in the 1990s. Fierce competition between Airbus and … Boeing and plummeting new aircraft prices in the early 2000s have fueled low-cost competition of unprecedented scope, that … trends and survivability of major network airlines. The book debates the impact and merit of government regulation of the …

Preface -- Part I: Overview -- Part II: The German Institutional Framework -- Part III: Competition for Non …-Commercial Services -- Part IV: Competition for Commercial Services -- Part V: Conclusions and Outlook -- Appendices -- References …This book evaluates the successes, failures, and factors that influence the competition for public bus transport …