I develop a general framework for markup and markdown estimation that allows for profit sharing along value chains without making assumptions on conduct between vertically related firms. I derive the conditions under which the markup and markdown estimates relate to the firms' equilibrium...

chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 The global automobile industry -- chapter 3 The global tyres sector -- chapter 4 The global automotive seats industry -- chapter 5 The global CVJs industry -- chapter 6 The global braking systems industry -- chapter 7 The global automotive semiconductor...

The bonus-malus system is one of the stages of the ratemaking process in motor liability insurance. The purpose of the work is to discuss the role of the bonus-malus systems in the ratemaking and to present their functions. The article reviews the measures for assessment of the ratemaking...