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  2. Theory of the second best - Wikipedia

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    In an economy with some uncorrectable market failure in one sector, actions to correct market failures in another related sector with the intent of increasing economic efficiency may actually decrease overall economic efficiency. In theory, at least, it may be better to let two market imperfections cancel each other out rather than making an ...

  3. Imperfect competition - Wikipedia

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    In economics, imperfect competition refers to a situation where the characteristics of an economic market do not fulfil all the necessary conditions of a perfectly competitive market. Imperfect competition causes market inefficiencies, resulting in market failure . [ 1 ]

  4. Internalization theory - Wikipedia

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    Internalization theory focuses on imperfections in intermediate product markets. [2] Two main kinds of intermediate product are distinguished: knowledge flows linking research and development (R&D) to production, and flows of components and raw materials from an upstream production facility to a downstream one.

  5. Lucas paradox - Wikipedia

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    The second group of explanations focuses on international capital market imperfections, mainly sovereign risk (risk of nationalization) and asymmetric information. Although the expected return on investment might be high in many developing countries, it does not flow there because of the high level of uncertainty associated with those expected ...

  6. Incomplete markets - Wikipedia

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    Despite the latest ongoing innovation in financial and insurance markets, markets remain incomplete. While several contingent claims are traded routinely against many states such as insurance policies, futures, financial options, among others, the set of outcomes is far greater than the set of claims.

  7. Market structure - Wikipedia

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    The market structure determines the price formation method of the market. Suppliers and Demanders (sellers and buyers) will aim to find a price that both parties can accept creating a equilibrium quantity. Market definition is an important issue for regulators facing changes in market structure, which needs to be determined. [1]

  8. Implicit contract theory - Wikipedia

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    Capital market shares some of the "imperfections" of the labor market discussed above: long term relationships between banks and borrowers act like the long term employment relationship between an employer and their workers. Like layoffs in the labor market, there is credit rationing in the financial market. Also, a typical loan contract is ...

  9. Category:Market failure - Wikipedia

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    Imperfect competition (8 C, 24 P) T. Tragedy of the commons (7 P) Pages in category "Market failure" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total.