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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Market conduct"”.
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Prometheus unbound : towards the more precise proscription of the socially undesirable market conduct associated with dominance
The regulation of the market conduct of dominant firms is an entrenched part of the competition laws in many jurisdictions. The conduct which such laws proscribe has been variously described as "abuse of dominance", "anticompetitive conduct", "monopolization" or "improper use of market power". Each …
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Empirical Essays in Industrial Organization: Application in Airline and Automobile Industries
… on consumer welfare in this newly restructured market environment. Previous studies on LCC competition have not addressed the welfare issue and have only been limited to impact of LCC entry on average airfare. Departing from previous literature, this question is posed using a discrete choice …
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The effect of the universal "treating customers fairly" principles and the new policyholder protection rules on insurance claims in South Africa
… It has been a long-standing initiative by the market conduct regulator of the financial sector, that instils confidence in consumers and provides proper protection of customers by incorporating fairness into the culture of insurers businesses. The discussion in this dissertation considers what …
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FinTech Regulation in South Africa
… South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The Efficient Market Hypothesis is also tested on why there is a need for regulation, when the markets are efficient? Behavioral theory on the rationality of individuals, when it comes to financial decision-making, availability and the cost of obtaining …
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Application of Agent-Based Modeling: Simulating Financial Systemic Risk and Contagion within Housing and Financial Markets
… model systemic risk in the housing and financial markets from 1986 to 2017 and provides a unique approach to simulating the financial market along with demonstrating the phenomenon of emergence resulting from the interconnected-behavior of consumers, banks and the Federal Reserve. Consumers can …
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Essays on strategic trade policy : market uncertainty, incomplete information, and credit rationing
… Brander-Spencer (1985) model, by considering market uncertainty, endogenizing firms' choice of strategic variables, and introducing a quadratic export tax/subsidy scheme; and investigates the interrelationship between trade policies and market competition. It is shown that firms are not …
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Essays on financial market regulatory frameworks and financial inclusion
This dissertation examined how financial market regulation influences credit supply and pricing in segmented and underserved markets, with particular focus on non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs). The study explored a key policy dilemma: while regulation aims …
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A critical analysis of the South African consumer protection regulatory architecture in the retail banking sector with a focus on fair customer outcomes in the context of its developing economy
Fair market conduct in a banker-customer relationship is crucial to maintaining trust and confidence in the financial system. Therefore, adopting appropriate fairness control mechanisms in conduct regulation for retail banking is vital, considering the complex and long-lasting nature of financial …
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An exploration of the conduct of business legal and regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets in South Africa
… essential. This mini-dissertation focuses on the conduct of business regulation of cryptoassets in South Africa, analysing existing laws such as the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, the Financial Sector Regulation Act, and the proposed Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, and …
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Youth experiences using the South African financial system
… aspect of promoting their entry into the labour markets (Friedline & Rauktis, 2014). Rather than compare the experiences of the included against those who are excluded, this research explored the experiences of young people who are already included in the financial system to understand which …
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An empirical study of advertised retail meat prices in a metropolitan area
… retail outlets, most of which are large supermarkets. Since market conduct in food retailing notably affects social welfare, it warrants empirical examination. Retail food pricing and advertising behavior is of perennial interest to consumers and economists. Several studies in the past have …
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Essays on telecommunications demand and regulatory policies
… chapter. In Chapter 2, we use survey data conducted in 2011 in eleven countries in Sub-Saharan African to analyze how the availability of physical infrastructure influences the adoption of mobile phones and usage of mobile services. The availability of physical service infrastructure is …