The Impact of Contestability on Prices in Manufacturing Industries

F. Bosman

Working Papers from NEUHUYS - RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM

Abstract: The goal of this papr was to investigate whether contestability has an impact on prices in Dutch manufacturing industries. The major finding were: 1- Estimating the price equation in long differences appeared to be the best technique. 2- The variables capital intensity, import penetration and turbulence appeared to be insignificant in the price equation. 3- Possible indicators for contestability were considered, using the variables c4, capital intensity, R&D entry and exit. 4- Of these possible indicators for contestability, c4, R&D intensity, net entry and entry have a significant impact on price...

Keywords: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; PRICES; MANUFACTURING (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L6 O32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 53 pages
Date: 2000
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