This paper develops a model framework and a corresponding empirical inference procedure for estimating long-run marginal cost in industries where production costs decline over time. In the context of the solar photovoltaic module industry, we rely on firm-level financial accounting data to...

This paper develops a model framework and a corresponding empirical inference procedure for estimating long-run marginal cost in industries where production costs decline over time. In the context of the solar photovoltaic module industry, we rely on firm-level financial accounting data to...

Investors, operators, policymakers and other stakeholders need to contemplate the likely market structure for ultrabroadband (UBB) in various markets so that they can make effective investment, operational and policy decisions. There will not be a single, universal UBB market structure. Rather,...

If there’s one thing Canadians agree on, it’s that Canada’s wireless industry can and should be more competitive. The federal government is on side with the policy objective of having four carriers in every region and has responded with policies that provide commercial advantages to...

This paper attempts to identify competition neutrality of state owned enterprises (SOEs) in three consumer electronics industries in China. First, I draw a benefit-price indifference curve, at the mode of consumer surplus for each year, and a benefit-price supply curve by the manufacturers and...

This chapter evaluates whether standards and labeling programs aimed at improving the energy efficiency of electrical appliances have been successful at achieving their goals. Standards and labeling programs work to reduce energy consumption by (a) influencing consumers’ choice of appliance...

In this collection of papers we first analyze the evolution of the Italian food industry and the retail trade sector during the past decade (Chapters 1 and 2). Chapter 3 describes the structure of large retailers and buying groups in Italy. Chapter 4 proposes alternative measures of the degree...

In this paper is presented poultry egg's market in 2011-2016 in Romania, highlighting issues such as: egg's production, price dynamics, annual average consumption, import value but also expert value. At present the production and sale of eggs for consumption in Romania is carried out in...

The paper presents the fruits market in 2014-2018 in Romania, highlighting aspects such as fruit specifics, production, price dynamics, annual average consumption, internal and external trade. Fruits have a special role in maintaining physiological balance, due to the high content of minerals...

The paper presents the vegetable market in the period 2015-2019 in Romania, highlighting aspects such as: cultivated area of vegetables, vegetable production, price dynamics, average annual consumption, domestic and foreign trade. The fruit and vegetable market is one of the most important...