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MARKET IMPERFECTION [1 record]

Record 1 1998-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Laws of the Market (Economy)
CONT

(...) elements of monopoly power or of market imperfection may enter in, and these imperfections will require us to modify the competitive model.

CONT

In cases where externalities, a lack of competition, and other market imperfections drive a wedge between private and social goals, there is general agreement that states can enhance welfare by regulating markets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lois du marché (Économie)
CONT

Lorsque les externalités, le manque de concurrence ou d'autres imperfections des marchés interdisent la coïncidence des objectifs privés et sociaux, il est généralement admis que l'État peut améliorer le bien-être collectif en réglementant le marché.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Leyes del mercado (Economía)
CONT

En los casos en que las externalidades, unidas a la falta de competencia y a otras imperfecciones del mercado, provocan una divergencia entre las metas privadas y las sociales, existe acuerdo general en que el Estado puede aumentar el bienestar reglamentando los mercados.

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