Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) based cost norms have attractive properties in the regulation of natural monopolies … that the regulation will induce socially optimal output levels. In this paper, we analytically and numerically examine the … that the eight-year catch-up period allowed in this regulation gives strong incentives to reduce costs since the firms can …

Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) based cost norms have attractive properties in the regulation of natural monopolies … that the regulation will induce socially optimal output levels. In this paper, we analytically and numerically examine the … that the eight-year catch-up period allowed in this regulation gives strong incentives to reduce costs since the firms can …

differentiation, auctions, regulation and entry. …

The main objective of this report is to propose an approach for evaluating the impact of employment regulation on … types of employment regulation and objectives; a presentation of a conceptual framework to represent the effects of … employment regulation on innovation, productivity and growth; a summary of the main empirical findings on effects of employment …

the retail sector enterprises (CNAE-09 4711) in Spain, paying particular attention to the regulation in order to clarify … the way in which this regulation has influenced the performance of the companies because of the legislative changes … period of 0,3%. Concerning determining factors for efficiency, regulation and size show a statistical significant, positive …

transferred to the public. This paper assesses whether the new regulation will ultimately be to the benefit of the public. It …