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Research paper thumbnail of Product Differentiation and Non-Price Competition

The Economic Journal, Dec 1, 1987

... Product differentiation and non-price competition. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author:Irela... more ... Product differentiation and non-price competition. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author:Ireland, Norman J. PUBLISHER: B. Blackwell (Oxford, UK and New York, NY, USA). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1987. PUB TYPE: Book (ISBN 0631138463 ). VOLUME/EDITION: ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Measure of Apparent Collusion in Oligopoly

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Import Penetration in the U.K. Passenger Car Market: A Cross Section Study for 1975

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), Jun 6, 1976

Research paper thumbnail of Apparent Collusion, Price-Cost Margins and Advertising in Oligopoly

Research paper thumbnail of Market Structure and Performance - The Key Issues

Research paper thumbnail of The Determinants of Market Structure

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Concepts Versus Empirical Constructs

Research paper thumbnail of Market Structure and Performance: The Empirical Research

Research paper thumbnail of Mergers and Economic Performance

Southern Economic Journal, 1982

Using this data, the study was able to investigate the impact of M&As on differing measures of ec... more Using this data, the study was able to investigate the impact of M&As on differing measures of economic performance, and also on innovation books.google.combooks.google.combooksaboutMergersandEconomicPerformance.html?idufE8AAAAIAAJ&utmsourcegb-gpl Corporate Acquisition Strategies and Economic Performance Harbir. 1982 on the economics of mergers and sell-offs. It?eals only peripherally are 1 that pre-merger financial performance of the acquired firm was deficient and The Economic Impact of Mergers and.-Industrie Canada Once upon a time, study of the effects of mergers was clearly the province of specialists in industrial. Mergers and Economic Performance. Cambridge: Cam-. Mergers and Acquisitions: Some Empirical Evidence on. Mergers, Sell-offs, and Economic Efficiency-Google Books Result Publication Mergers and Economic Performance. Mergers and Acquisitions: India under Globalisation-Google Books Result economic performance in Western Europe, and that they have not. Merger-induced corporate bigness, they conclude, is perhaps the only answer to saving a Mergers and Economic Performance-Cambridge University Press ?he post-merger economic performance of an extensive sample of Greek acquiring. Key words: mergers acquisitions financial ratios post-merger economic mergers and managerial performance-Federal Trade Commission We investigate the firm characteristics that determine the innovation and economic performance of M&A. The performance measures are based on firms' ?THE ECONOMICS OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS.-iSites policy, and social welfare implications of mergers and acquisitions, as well as to provide them.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Analysis of the Efficiency of Royal Mail Units and the Implications for Regulatory Policy

Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Nov 28, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of The Economic Management of the Firm

Research paper thumbnail of Regression Analysis Versus Linear Programming in the Analysis of Price-Quality Relationships: An Application to the Determination of Market Shares

Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, May 1, 2009

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of European conglomerate firms: A report

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory effectiveness: the impact of regulation and regulatory governance arrangements on electricity industry outcomes: a review paper

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of The Empirical Economics of Labour Demand and Supply in Great Britain: A Comment

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), Jul 7, 1975

The question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and va... more The question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and vacancies has been set in terms of a dichotomy. Some (Gujurati; Maki and Spindler) claim that it was due to a shift in the labour supply function. Others (Taylor, Knight and Wilson) claim it was due to a change in the demand for labour function. The papers by Maki and Spindler, and by Knight and Wilson give some evidence in support of each hypothesis. Both hypotheses have also a measure of theoretical plausibility, based on changes in legislation, notably the Redundancy Payments Act (1965), the National Insurance Act (1966) and the introduction of Selective Employment Tax. These altered the incentives of both suppliers and demanders of labour. This paper puts forward the propostion that both views may contain a part of the truth.

Research paper thumbnail of Role of UK competition agencies in the regulation and deregulation of utility service industries

Research paper thumbnail of Strike Propensities at the British Workplace*

Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, May 1, 2009

The article presents a study using data from the Department of Employment/Policy Studies Institut... more The article presents a study using data from the Department of Employment/Policy Studies Institute/ESRC Workplace Industrial Relations Survey of 1980 in Great Britain in order to investigate the relative importance of various aspects of the workplace environment on increasing the probability of strikes and industrial action in general. The data set used allows for differentiation between various forms of industrial action in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. The findings presented suggest that additional formal procedures may not necessarily reduce accidents, but may actually represent an institutionalization of conflict. The authors note that such formal procedures may be useful and necessary in resolving already extant disputes, but do not prevent the disputes from arising in the first place

Research paper thumbnail of The Extent of Benefit-Induced Unemployment in Great Britain: Some New Evidence 1

Oxford Economic Papers, 1977

THLE question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and v... more THLE question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and vacancies has been set in terms of a dichotomy. Some (Gujarati; Maki and Spindler) claim that it was due to shift in the labour supply function. Others (Taylor; Knight and Wilson) claim it was due to a change in the demand for labour function. The papers by Maki and Spindler, and by Knight and Wilson give some evidence in support of each hypothesis. Both hypotheses have also a measure of theoretical plausibility, based on changes in legislation, notably the Redundancy Payments Act (1965), the National Insurance Act (1966), and the introduction of Selective Employment Tax. These altered the incentives of both suppliers and demanders of labour. This comment is concerned with the paper by Maki and Spindler, which appeared in the November 1975 issue of this Journal. It was stimulated by dissatisfaction on theoretical grounds with the way Maki and Spindler had specified their equation.2 Their equation implies that the unemployment they believe to be induced by the payment of benefits can be simply added on to frictional, structural, and cyclical components of unemployment. The latter is approximated by a measure of GNP adjusted for trend, both current and lagged. There are two objections to this. First it is not clear how the estimating equation, which is presumably a reduced form derived from supply and demand functions, is derived from the theoretical framework laid down by Grubel and Maki. Secondly, a literal reading of their estimated equation is that the more generous unemployment benefits are the greater will GNP be for a given level of unemployment. This seems to imply that generous unemployment benefits make the economy more 'efficient' in terms of output per head. Indeed, it might well be read as evidence of the labourdishoarding hypothesis. Thus it is not really a convincing test of the 'labour-supply' argument.

Research paper thumbnail of The World Bank economic review 20 (1)

The World Bank Economic Review, 2006

The World Bank Economic Review is a professional journal for the dissemination of World Bank-spon... more The World Bank Economic Review is a professional journal for the dissemination of World Bank-sponsored and other research that may inform policy analysis and choice. It is directed to an international readership among economists and social scientists in government, business, international agencies, universities, and development research institutions. The Review seeks to provide the most current and best research in the field of quantitative development policy analysis, emphasizing policy relevance and operational aspects of economics, rather than primarily theoretical and methodological issues. I t is intended for readers familiar with economic theory and analysis but not necessarily proficient in advanced mathematical or econometric techniques. Articles illustrate how professional research can shed light on policy choices. Consistency with World Bank policy plays no role in the selection of articles. Articles are drawn from work conducted by World Bank staff and consultants and by outside researchers. Non-Bank contributors are encouraged to submit their work. Before being accepted for publication, articles are reviewed by three referees-one from the World Bank and two from outside the institution. Articles must also be endorsed by two members of the Editorial Board before final acceptance.

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory Effectiveness : The Impact of Regulation and Regulatory Governance Arrangements on Electricity Industry Outcomes

Policy Research Working Papers, 2005

The paper reviews a number of studies of the effectiveness of utility regulatory agency and gover... more The paper reviews a number of studies of the effectiveness of utility regulatory agency and governance arrangements for the electricity industry, particularly for developing countries. It discusses governance criteria and their measurement, both legal frameworks and surveys of regulatory practice. It also discusses the results from econometric studies of effectiveness for regulatory agencies in the electricity and telecommunications industries and compares these with the results from econometric studies of independent central banks and their governance. The paper concludes with a discussion of policy implications and also of priorities for information collection to improve understanding of these issues.

Research paper thumbnail of Product Differentiation and Non-Price Competition

The Economic Journal, Dec 1, 1987

... Product differentiation and non-price competition. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author:Irela... more ... Product differentiation and non-price competition. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: Author:Ireland, Norman J. PUBLISHER: B. Blackwell (Oxford, UK and New York, NY, USA). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1987. PUB TYPE: Book (ISBN 0631138463 ). VOLUME/EDITION: ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Measure of Apparent Collusion in Oligopoly

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), 1974

Research paper thumbnail of Import Penetration in the U.K. Passenger Car Market: A Cross Section Study for 1975

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), Jun 6, 1976

Research paper thumbnail of Apparent Collusion, Price-Cost Margins and Advertising in Oligopoly

Research paper thumbnail of Market Structure and Performance - The Key Issues

Research paper thumbnail of The Determinants of Market Structure

Research paper thumbnail of Theoretical Concepts Versus Empirical Constructs

Research paper thumbnail of Market Structure and Performance: The Empirical Research

Research paper thumbnail of Mergers and Economic Performance

Southern Economic Journal, 1982

Using this data, the study was able to investigate the impact of M&As on differing measures of ec... more Using this data, the study was able to investigate the impact of M&As on differing measures of economic performance, and also on innovation books.google.combooks.google.combooksaboutMergersandEconomicPerformance.html?idufE8AAAAIAAJ&utmsourcegb-gpl Corporate Acquisition Strategies and Economic Performance Harbir. 1982 on the economics of mergers and sell-offs. It?eals only peripherally are 1 that pre-merger financial performance of the acquired firm was deficient and The Economic Impact of Mergers and.-Industrie Canada Once upon a time, study of the effects of mergers was clearly the province of specialists in industrial. Mergers and Economic Performance. Cambridge: Cam-. Mergers and Acquisitions: Some Empirical Evidence on. Mergers, Sell-offs, and Economic Efficiency-Google Books Result Publication Mergers and Economic Performance. Mergers and Acquisitions: India under Globalisation-Google Books Result economic performance in Western Europe, and that they have not. Merger-induced corporate bigness, they conclude, is perhaps the only answer to saving a Mergers and Economic Performance-Cambridge University Press ?he post-merger economic performance of an extensive sample of Greek acquiring. Key words: mergers acquisitions financial ratios post-merger economic mergers and managerial performance-Federal Trade Commission We investigate the firm characteristics that determine the innovation and economic performance of M&A. The performance measures are based on firms' ?THE ECONOMICS OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS.-iSites policy, and social welfare implications of mergers and acquisitions, as well as to provide them.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Analysis of the Efficiency of Royal Mail Units and the Implications for Regulatory Policy

Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Nov 28, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of The Economic Management of the Firm

Research paper thumbnail of Regression Analysis Versus Linear Programming in the Analysis of Price-Quality Relationships: An Application to the Determination of Market Shares

Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, May 1, 2009

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of European conglomerate firms: A report

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory effectiveness: the impact of regulation and regulatory governance arrangements on electricity industry outcomes: a review paper

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics, 2004

Research paper thumbnail of The Empirical Economics of Labour Demand and Supply in Great Britain: A Comment

The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS), Jul 7, 1975

The question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and va... more The question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and vacancies has been set in terms of a dichotomy. Some (Gujurati; Maki and Spindler) claim that it was due to a shift in the labour supply function. Others (Taylor, Knight and Wilson) claim it was due to a change in the demand for labour function. The papers by Maki and Spindler, and by Knight and Wilson give some evidence in support of each hypothesis. Both hypotheses have also a measure of theoretical plausibility, based on changes in legislation, notably the Redundancy Payments Act (1965), the National Insurance Act (1966) and the introduction of Selective Employment Tax. These altered the incentives of both suppliers and demanders of labour. This paper puts forward the propostion that both views may contain a part of the truth.

Research paper thumbnail of Role of UK competition agencies in the regulation and deregulation of utility service industries

Research paper thumbnail of Strike Propensities at the British Workplace*

Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, May 1, 2009

The article presents a study using data from the Department of Employment/Policy Studies Institut... more The article presents a study using data from the Department of Employment/Policy Studies Institute/ESRC Workplace Industrial Relations Survey of 1980 in Great Britain in order to investigate the relative importance of various aspects of the workplace environment on increasing the probability of strikes and industrial action in general. The data set used allows for differentiation between various forms of industrial action in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. The findings presented suggest that additional formal procedures may not necessarily reduce accidents, but may actually represent an institutionalization of conflict. The authors note that such formal procedures may be useful and necessary in resolving already extant disputes, but do not prevent the disputes from arising in the first place

Research paper thumbnail of The Extent of Benefit-Induced Unemployment in Great Britain: Some New Evidence 1

Oxford Economic Papers, 1977

THLE question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and v... more THLE question of explaining the shift in the relationship between the level of unemployment and vacancies has been set in terms of a dichotomy. Some (Gujarati; Maki and Spindler) claim that it was due to shift in the labour supply function. Others (Taylor; Knight and Wilson) claim it was due to a change in the demand for labour function. The papers by Maki and Spindler, and by Knight and Wilson give some evidence in support of each hypothesis. Both hypotheses have also a measure of theoretical plausibility, based on changes in legislation, notably the Redundancy Payments Act (1965), the National Insurance Act (1966), and the introduction of Selective Employment Tax. These altered the incentives of both suppliers and demanders of labour. This comment is concerned with the paper by Maki and Spindler, which appeared in the November 1975 issue of this Journal. It was stimulated by dissatisfaction on theoretical grounds with the way Maki and Spindler had specified their equation.2 Their equation implies that the unemployment they believe to be induced by the payment of benefits can be simply added on to frictional, structural, and cyclical components of unemployment. The latter is approximated by a measure of GNP adjusted for trend, both current and lagged. There are two objections to this. First it is not clear how the estimating equation, which is presumably a reduced form derived from supply and demand functions, is derived from the theoretical framework laid down by Grubel and Maki. Secondly, a literal reading of their estimated equation is that the more generous unemployment benefits are the greater will GNP be for a given level of unemployment. This seems to imply that generous unemployment benefits make the economy more 'efficient' in terms of output per head. Indeed, it might well be read as evidence of the labourdishoarding hypothesis. Thus it is not really a convincing test of the 'labour-supply' argument.

Research paper thumbnail of The World Bank economic review 20 (1)

The World Bank Economic Review, 2006

The World Bank Economic Review is a professional journal for the dissemination of World Bank-spon... more The World Bank Economic Review is a professional journal for the dissemination of World Bank-sponsored and other research that may inform policy analysis and choice. It is directed to an international readership among economists and social scientists in government, business, international agencies, universities, and development research institutions. The Review seeks to provide the most current and best research in the field of quantitative development policy analysis, emphasizing policy relevance and operational aspects of economics, rather than primarily theoretical and methodological issues. I t is intended for readers familiar with economic theory and analysis but not necessarily proficient in advanced mathematical or econometric techniques. Articles illustrate how professional research can shed light on policy choices. Consistency with World Bank policy plays no role in the selection of articles. Articles are drawn from work conducted by World Bank staff and consultants and by outside researchers. Non-Bank contributors are encouraged to submit their work. Before being accepted for publication, articles are reviewed by three referees-one from the World Bank and two from outside the institution. Articles must also be endorsed by two members of the Editorial Board before final acceptance.

Research paper thumbnail of Regulatory Effectiveness : The Impact of Regulation and Regulatory Governance Arrangements on Electricity Industry Outcomes

Policy Research Working Papers, 2005

The paper reviews a number of studies of the effectiveness of utility regulatory agency and gover... more The paper reviews a number of studies of the effectiveness of utility regulatory agency and governance arrangements for the electricity industry, particularly for developing countries. It discusses governance criteria and their measurement, both legal frameworks and surveys of regulatory practice. It also discusses the results from econometric studies of effectiveness for regulatory agencies in the electricity and telecommunications industries and compares these with the results from econometric studies of independent central banks and their governance. The paper concludes with a discussion of policy implications and also of priorities for information collection to improve understanding of these issues.