This paper presents an analysis of inter-modal competition in Brazil by making use of a reduced-f... more This paper presents an analysis of inter-modal competition in Brazil by making use of a reduced-form model of coach operators' pricing decisions in the interstate travel market. Interstate travel service is heavily provided by coaches, and the system is fully operated by the private sector under public delegation, through permits and authorizations. Agencybased regulation was introduced in 2002 and this new regulatory framework may stimulate competition in the market; particularly relevant in the new institutional design is the price cap regime that aims at enhancing the flexibility to change fares in response to demand and cost conditions. By analysing pricing decisions of coach operators in some cities within the country, we studied the sensitivity of coach fares to cost components and to air travel fares and therefore investigated whether there is competition with airlines after the regulatory reform. Inter-modal interaction among coach operators and airlines is found to be significant and probably due to the competition for a small set of premium, qualitysensitive, coach passengers. ♣ Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) and Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) -Brazil.
Regarding the impact of EMU on euro area firms' competitiveness and their capacity to play an imp... more Regarding the impact of EMU on euro area firms' competitiveness and their capacity to play an important role in international markets, recent research indicates Euro contribution to increasing the competitiveness of firms by facilitating trade between countries in the eurozone and by promoting the single market integration EU. Euro zone countries are considered to be the best export base, attracting a larger number of companies from neighboring countries. Euro area enlargement and better integrate it, in addition to allowing firms to diversify their operations to lower marginal costs, also tend to be more closely associated with competition and thus a higher variety of products, higher productivity and lower prices.
Traceability can link the identity of cattle feeders with retail beef cuts. The economic problem ... more Traceability can link the identity of cattle feeders with retail beef cuts. The economic problem for the packer implementing traceability is to choose the level of investment in traceability and the level of incentive payments to cattle feeders so that cattle feeders will avoid production actions that can damage retail beef cuts. A case study of injection-site lesions in cattle is the basis for technical parameters to numerically solve this principal-agent problem. Results show that cattle feeders will give injections in sites preferred by the packer even with low rates of successful tracking and minimal incentives.
The number of internet users is continuously expanding, and the number of people with a personal ... more The number of internet users is continuously expanding, and the number of people with a personal blog is rising in a vertiginous rate from one year to the next. In this context, the Blog Marketing is starting to play an important part within the marketing strategies of companies/organizations/persons. Different aspects of the personal blog are becoming defining elements of the image we are trying to project in the blogosphere. Promotion through the World Wide Web and advertising through the blog are becoming essential elements of the development and attraction of the potential clients' interest for products and services offers by a firm, by a non-profit organization or by a person.
This paper presents an analysis of inter-modal competition in Brazil by making use of a reduced-f... more This paper presents an analysis of inter-modal competition in Brazil by making use of a reduced-form model of coach operators' pricing decisions in the interstate travel market. Interstate travel service is heavily provided by coaches, and the system is fully operated by the private sector under public delegation, through permits and authorizations. Agencybased regulation was introduced in 2002 and this new regulatory framework may stimulate competition in the market; particularly relevant in the new institutional design is the price cap regime that aims at enhancing the flexibility to change fares in response to demand and cost conditions. By analysing pricing decisions of coach operators in some cities within the country, we studied the sensitivity of coach fares to cost components and to air travel fares and therefore investigated whether there is competition with airlines after the regulatory reform. Inter-modal interaction among coach operators and airlines is found to be significant and probably due to the competition for a small set of premium, qualitysensitive, coach passengers. ♣ Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) and Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) -Brazil.
Regarding the impact of EMU on euro area firms' competitiveness and their capacity to play an imp... more Regarding the impact of EMU on euro area firms' competitiveness and their capacity to play an important role in international markets, recent research indicates Euro contribution to increasing the competitiveness of firms by facilitating trade between countries in the eurozone and by promoting the single market integration EU. Euro zone countries are considered to be the best export base, attracting a larger number of companies from neighboring countries. Euro area enlargement and better integrate it, in addition to allowing firms to diversify their operations to lower marginal costs, also tend to be more closely associated with competition and thus a higher variety of products, higher productivity and lower prices.
Traceability can link the identity of cattle feeders with retail beef cuts. The economic problem ... more Traceability can link the identity of cattle feeders with retail beef cuts. The economic problem for the packer implementing traceability is to choose the level of investment in traceability and the level of incentive payments to cattle feeders so that cattle feeders will avoid production actions that can damage retail beef cuts. A case study of injection-site lesions in cattle is the basis for technical parameters to numerically solve this principal-agent problem. Results show that cattle feeders will give injections in sites preferred by the packer even with low rates of successful tracking and minimal incentives.
The number of internet users is continuously expanding, and the number of people with a personal ... more The number of internet users is continuously expanding, and the number of people with a personal blog is rising in a vertiginous rate from one year to the next. In this context, the Blog Marketing is starting to play an important part within the marketing strategies of companies/organizations/persons. Different aspects of the personal blog are becoming defining elements of the image we are trying to project in the blogosphere. Promotion through the World Wide Web and advertising through the blog are becoming essential elements of the development and attraction of the potential clients' interest for products and services offers by a firm, by a non-profit organization or by a person.
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