competitors. An alliance may be preferable because partner firms jointly realize learning curve or network effects and, in some … instances, because entry of another firm may be blocked. On the other hand competition between the alliance partners will be … intensified. It is shown that the alliance solution will be chosen for medium values of learning curve or network effects. In …

This paper analyses the institutional framework for pharmacies in Germany and competition in that sector, which is … characterized by significant competition deficits. Based on our diagnosis and findings the advantages and disadvantages of two … every health insurance company, and the pharmacy fee model, where patients have to directly pay for pharmacy services. For …

) economists demand "more competition" among forecasting institutions, hoping that allocative efficiency of market solutions holds … future success. Theoretical deliberations do not reveal any clear indications for improvements via "more competition". This … to increase competition in this field. …

competition policy. I call it the Institutional-Evolutionary Antitrust Model. In order to construct an antitrust model one needs … both empirical knowledge and considerations of how to adequately deal with norms. The analysis of competition as an …