Unit 3: Google & Yahoo are not competitors

An interesting article in 7 days which suggests that Yahoo does not see Google as a competitor.

Useful when looking at market power, game theory and non price strategies.

Unit 3: Price war in a duopoly

Airbus is pushing Boeing for market leadership in the twin engine aircraft market. Andrew Parker reports from the Paris air show on why a price war might be in the offing -- which would be bad news for the two manufacturers, but good for airlines.This short Financial Times video considers the prospects for a price war emerging in an industry which is often used by teachers and students as a classic case of duopoly.

Unit 3: Duopoly, regulation and market failure!

Setback for Etisalat and du network-sharing plan


 

 
Click here to access an excellent piece from the National, on etisalat and du, our favourite two network providers here in Dubai. You all know that we pay a high price for not a very good service. This is a clear example of how high entry barriers cause market failure and the exploitation of  the consumer.
 
We do have our very own government watchdog here in UAE, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
 
Questions to consider:
 
What is the market structure of the UAE netwrok providers?
 
How will the fixed line sharing initiative help consumers?
 
Will it, in your opinion, help the producers (as the article suggests)? If so, how?
 
Does the delay of the agreement suggest 'Regulatory Capture'? (What is this?)
 
When the agreement to share lines is eventually complete, how will the producers now compete, discuss one price and one non price strategy!
 
I would like to see some comments to the above questions before the end of the holidays!
 
thanks all