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标题：Regulation and Performance in the Distribution Sector
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作者：Dirk Pilat
期刊名称：Economics Department Working Papers / OECD
印刷版ISSN：0259-4633
出版年度：1997
卷号：1997
DOI：10.1787/121136556730
出版社：Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
摘要：This paper discusses the impact of government-imposed regulations on performance in the distribution sector. It first deals with the role of the distribution sector in OECD economies and gives an overview of competitive conditions in the sector. Next, it provides an overview of recent evidence concerning the impact of regulation. The paper finds that a range of regulations, including restrictions on large stores, opening hours and zoning, have slowed down structural change in the distribution sector. These regulations have sometimes reduced the efficiency of the distribution system, but have mainly limited the range of services provided to consumers ...