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Distinguishing between Economies of Scale and Technical Progress
International Journal of Empirical Economics, 2022 We show how economies of scale may be distinguished from technical progress and how both may be simultaneously identified in the empirical analysis of aggregate economic growth.
Lawrence J. Lau, Jungsoo Park
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Economies of Scale and Barriers to Entry [PDF]
Journal of Political Economy, 1981 Dixit has recently presented a model in which established firms select capacity to discourage entry but cannot employ threats they would not rationally execute after entry. Entry deterrence in a slight modification of this model involves the classical limit-price output.
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Expansion strategies of banks: does size matter? [PDF]
Nova Economia, 2002 This paper discusses whether there is some evidence in recent literature that banks do obtain economies of scale and scope when they expand their activities, mainly by mergers and acquisitions (M&As).
Luiz Fernando Rodrigues de Paula
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Scale effects on efficiency and profitability in the Swiss banking sector
Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics, 2022 This paper analyzes efficiency and profitability in the Swiss banking sector over the period 1997–2019. We find strong evidence for scale economies: for most banks in the sample, efficiency and profitability increase with bank size. Using an instrumental
Marc Blatter, Andreas Fuster
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Municipal amalgamations and the feasibility of economies of scale in local government
Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation, 2023 Background: Municipal amalgamation has become a prevalent trend in many modern nations, driven by a desire to enhance the size and scope of local government units. This expansion is primarily motivated by the prospects of economies of scale.
Sabelo Tshabalala, Ashley W. Gunter
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Economies of Scale and Scope for Canadian Universities
EconomiesWe estimate measures of economies of scale and scope for a sample of 48 Canadian universities that produce multiple outputs. Estimates have not been previously attempted for Canadian universities to our knowledge.
Stephen Easton, Duane Wesley Rockerbie
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Economies of Scale in Seaborne Coal Transportation: A Case Study of İSDEMİR Port
Journal of Transportation and Logistics, 2017 Economies of scale has a vital role in keeping transport costs low in shipping. It makes possible to merchandise with far destinations. Economies of scale reduces the transportation costs per unit.
Abdullah Açık, Sadık Özlen Başer
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Market-Driven Management and Global Economies of Scale
Symphonya, 2009 In market-driven management, dominated by competitive customer value, economies of intensity of sharing, or synergies, can be linked to global economies of scale.
Alessandra Storlazzi
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge +6 more
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Testing Household Economies of Scale in Uzbekistan [PDF]
Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics, 2011 This paper investigates empirically the relationship between household economies of scale and consumption in Uzbekistan. Particular attention is paid to the so-called “zero consumption problem” and Tobit estimator is utilized to deal with the problem ...
Ziyodullo PARPIEV, Kakhramon YUSUPOV
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