In this paper we re-examine empirically the Structure-Conduct-Performance relationship between concentration and profitability using new data on Russia that allow us to overcome the endogeneity problem of market structure and expand on the traditional analysis in several ways. The analysis...

This paper has three main objectives. First, using a wide variety of indicators, we examine how the industrial structure of Russia is changing during transition. We analyze what the implications of these changes are for potential competition. We then investigate the economic processes that...

Replication research can be used to explore original study results that researchers consider questionable, but it should also be a tool for reinforcing the credibility of results that are important to policies and programs. The challenge is to design a replication plan open to both supporting...