Differentiation and competition in HMO markets

Article Abstract:

Research shows negligible competitive effects between differentiated health maintenance organizations. Results were determined from a comparison of local HMOs to regional or national HMO networks using an entry and product choice equilibrium model.

HEALTH SERVICES, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Models, Analysis, Competition (Economics), Comparative analysis, Econometric models, Organizational structure

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Coherence of the knowledge base and the firm's innovative performance: evidence from the U.S. pharmaceutical industry

Article Abstract:

A study on the pharmaceutical sector in the United States in the 1990s and examining the relationship between the coherence of the knowledge base and the innovative performance of the sector, is presented.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry

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Demand, Information, And Competition: Why Do Food Prices Fall At Seasonal Demand Peaks?

Article Abstract:

Prices decline not by greater agricultural input. When seasonal demands increase, rival retailers and manufacturers advertise more, making buyers very sensitive to price which leads to price cutting.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Price Levels, Statistical Data Included, Advertising, Wage price policy

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