Reputation as a mechanism alleviating opportunistic host government behavior against MNEs

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the relationship between host governments and multinational business enterprises. The study assumes that host government interventions condition a firm's options, although these firms are not powerless in managing the intervention. Results show that government reputation affects opportunistic behavior. In addition, such behavior by the host government often leads to the withdrawal of firm investment.

Research, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations

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On the consistency of merger policy

Article Abstract:

A method by which outside analysts can study past merger policy decisions by competition authorities in cases where access to information is limited is presented. This method was used for an economic analysis of two decisions made by the Norwegian Competition Authority regarding two merger cases within the country's insurance industry. It was revealed that the two decisions were likely to be mutually inconsistent.

Insurance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Norway

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Regulation of a multi-product monopolist: effects on pricing and bundling

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted on the impact of regulations on the pricing and bundling decisions of a multi-product monopolist. Emphasis was one the effect of a price cap imposed on the basic service level. A general multi-product model was found to be capable of generating unbundling induced by regulatory actions.

Monopolies

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