The sharing economy has generated interest among economists for its customer focus and potential to enhance competition. However, it has also caused uproar in industries which have felt competitive pressure, for example among the established stakeholders in the taxi industry. While regulations...

"The vehicle for hire (VFH) market - broadly comprising taxis, limousines, and app-based transport - has faced multiple and significant changes over the years, with the period since 2010 a time of major upheaval. This book documents the development of the market over time, examining its...

Despite the deregulation of the market, the Norwegian express bus market is heavilyconcentrated to one major actor; Nor-Way Bussekspress which is owned by 40 different busoperators. We investigate this lack of competiton. Although several entry barriers can beidentified from a theoretical point...