Globalization and Market Outcomes: Strategic Evidences

Book Details:

• Author: V. Kurien Baby

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 8131602591

• Pages: 174

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches

• Release Date: 15-07-2009

About the Book:
Globalization and Market Outcomes: Strategic Evidences traces the trajectory of economic reforms in India over two and a half decades, focusing on the cement industry. It delves deep into the Structure-Conduct-Performance (S-C-P) framework, providing insights into how liberalization has impacted industry performance through changes in price-cost margins.

Using the Extended S-C-P Model, the book examines how structure influences performance and how industry performance impacts structure through new investments. It sheds light on critical aspects such as technology, economies of scale, mergers and acquisitions, and emerging trends towards cartels. Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of a regulatory framework in maintaining industry balance.

This study presents a rigorous analysis, providing logical and straightforward findings that will be useful to both researchers and industry professionals, as well as readers interested in development economics.

About the Author / Editor:
V. Kurien Baby, IAS, is a District Collector of Thrissur, Kerala. He holds a postgraduate degree in economics from the University of Kerala, a diploma in management, and a PhD in economics. With extensive experience in development planning, policy analysis, and public sector management, Baby has worked on numerous national and international projects in collaboration with UNDP, World Bank, and ADB. His contributions to economic development, resource management, and fiscal reforms are highly regarded.