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Do Market Pressures Induce Economic Efficiency: The Case of Slovenian Manufacturing, 1994-2001
Orazem, Peter F.; Vodopivec, Milan - 2003
The Slovenian transition represents a slow but steady liberalization of constraints on competition. Using a unique … as surviving firms, prove to be the major source of TFP gains. Market competition from new entrants, foreign-owned firms …, and international trade also raise firm efficiency in the industry. Results strongly confirm that market competition …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010261614
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The Potential for Competition between Pharmacies in Germany
Coenen, Michael; Haucap, Justus; Herr, Annika; … - 2011
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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010305916
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Airport privatization and international competition
Matsumura, Toshihiro; Matsushima, Noriaki - 2010
We provide a simple theoretical model to explain the mechanism whereby privatization of international airports can improve welfare. The model consists of a downstream (airline) duopoly with two inputs landings at two airports) and two types of consumers. The airline companies compete...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010332275
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Environmental regulation and technology transfers
Asano, Takao; Matsushima, Noriaki - 2012
This paper analyzes the situation in which a national government introduces environmental regulations. Within the framework of an international duopoly with environmental regulations, this paper shows that an environmental tax imposed by the government in the home country can induce a foreign...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010332390
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Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der deutschen Industrie und das Metaverse: German industrial competitiveness and the metaverse
Lee-Makiyama, Hosuk; Baker, Robin - 2024
Das Metaverse ist die nächste Stufe des Internets, das virtuelle 3D-Umgebungen schafft, in denen virtuelle Erlebnisse mithilfe von erweiterten Realität durchgeführt werden können. Es geht nicht nur um Headsets und virtuelle Spiele, sondern auch um die zunehmende Verbindung des Metaverses mit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014560181
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The impacts of the European Emissions Trading Scheme on competitiveness and employment in Europe: A literature review
Obernhofer, Ulrich; Rennings, Klaus; Sahin, Bedia - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011288138
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Unionisation structures, productivity, and firm performance
Braun, Sebastian - 2009
welfare in a monopolistic competition model with heterogeneous firms and free entry. While centralised bargaining induces … can be overturned when firms face international low-wage competition. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010263769
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Assessment of Competitiveness and Logistics Infrastructure of the Philippine Garments Industry
Rodolfo, Maria Cherry Lyn S.; Antonio, Emilio T. - 2006
The paper discusses the state of the Philippine garments industry, with specific focus on its competitiveness and logistics infrastructure, and how the industry can make use of the prospective Free Trade Agreement with the US. With the signing of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing on January...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429826