The Falling Price of Cement in Africa

The Falling Price of Cement in Africa

Prices for several intermediate inputs, including cement, are higher in developing economies—particularly in Africa. Combining data from the International Comparison Program with a global directory of cement plants we estimate an industry equilibrium model to distinguish between drivers of internati...

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Main Authors: Leone, Fabrizio, Macchiavello, Rocco, Reed, Tristan
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2021
Subjects:
CEMENT
DEMAND ELASTICITY
INTERMEDIATE GOODS PRICE
MARKET POWER
OLIGOPOLY
FIRM ENTRY
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/727041624328488778/The-Falling-Price-of-Cement-in-Africa
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35826

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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/727041624328488778/The-Falling-Price-of-Cement-in-Africa
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35826

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