significantly increased in the municipalities receiving aid. This additional entry decreased average prices. Therefore, the …

into an entry barrier, protecting the position of an inefficient incumbent; or that, conversely, they can make it possible …

In this paper we study the behavior of rivals when there is a known probability of imminent entry. Experimental markets … are used to collect data on pre- and post-entry production when there is an announced time of possible entry; some markets … experience entry and other do not. In all pre-entry markets competition is more intense. Post-entry behavior in all markets is …

This paper attempts to assess the variety and relevance of barriers to entry perceived by Portuguese firms. Based on a … requirements, capital costs, and cost disadvantages are the most important barriers to entry. Applying a factor analysis, six … underlying dimensions of entry barriers - investment in R&D, strategic behaviour, investment risk, advertising, cost …

We analyze the impact of overconfidence on the timing of entry in markets, profits, and welfare using an extension of …

significantly increased in the municipalities receiving aid. This additional entry decreased average prices. Therefore, the …

into an entry barrier, protecting the position of an inefficient incumbent; or that, conversely, they can make it possible …

This paper examines the effect of entry of large foreign retailers on local employment at the city level. Using a panel … data for the period 2000-2006, we find that entry of large retailers largely increases employment in wholesale and retail … sector and other related sector in the year of entry. The positive effect on employment in wholesale and retail sector …