Competition policies in emerging economies : lessons and challenges from Central America and Mexico / Claudia Schatan, Eugenio Rivera editoras.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schatan, Claudia.

Rivera, Eugenio (Rivera Urrutia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Competition--Government policy--Central America.

Competition.

Telecommunication policy--Central America.

Telecommunication policy.

Banks and banking--Government policy.

Banks and banking.

Competition--Government policy.

Central America.

Banks and banking--Government policy--Central America.

Physical Description:

xii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Springer, 2008.

Summary:

Do small developing economies, or SDEs, need a specific competition policy to create competitive markets? Against the backdrop of globalization, protectionist policies that promote state ownership and heavy regulation of key industries are proving increasingly ineffective for driving growth. Countries around the world are instituting reforms to promote competition and business creation, yet the economic and political concentration of power, feeble judicial systems, and the scarcity of human and financial resources pose special challenges to SDEs.

Competition Policies in Emerging Economies features an in-depth analysis of two strategic industries-telecommunications and banking-in several Central American nations which sheds light on the dynamics of the transition to deregulation and trade liberalization. Examining the lessons learned from these experiences and presenting a discussion of political, legal, economic, financial, cultural, and organizational issues, the book provides unique perspectives on competition policy and economic development. Competition Policies in Emerging Economies is primarily intended for decision-makers and policy analysts in international trade and economics, and will also appeal to researchers, academics, students, and professionals in the fields of institutional and development economics, international trade, and international affairs.

Contents:

2 Markets in Central America and Mexico: What Is Happening with Competition? / Eugenio Rivera, Claudia Schatan 7

3 Models of Privatization and Development of Competition in Telecommunications in Central America and Mexico / Eugenio Rivera 49

4 Competition and Regulation in the Banking Systems of Central America and Mexico: A Comparative Study / Eugenio Rivera, Adolfo Rodriguez 97

5 Advantages and Limitations of Costa Rica's Experience in Competition Policy. A Benchmark for the Rest of the Countries in the Central American Region / Pamela Sittenfeld 145

6 Banking Competition in Mexico / Marcos Avalos, Fausto Hernandez Trillo 189

7 Findings in an International Perspective / Simon J. Evenett, Claudia Schatan 223.

Notes:

"Project of Canada's International Development Research Center (IDRC) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)."

"Strengthening Competition in Latin American Isthmus: National Policies and Institutions, Regional Coordination and Participation in International Negotiations."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780387784328

0387784322

OCLC:

214306577