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100			_aDigal, Larry N.
245			_aAn analysis of the structure of the Philippine retail food industry /
300			_app.13-54
490			_aVol. 28 No.1 First Semester 2001
520			_aThe enactment of Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 (RA 8762), which liberalizes the Philippine retail trade business, was not based solely on the overall thrust of the government to pursue market-oriented policies. It also stemmed from the observation that the sector lacked competition. Large retailers, particularly supermarkets, continue to displace sari-sari stores and are alleged to exercise market power, such as that enjoyed by the food manufacturers. This paper examines the structure of the retail food industry and analyzes the demand and supply factors and government policies affecting the industry. It argues that while there is some evidence supporting allegations of market power in the retailing and manufacturing sectors, it appears insufficient. Thus there is a need to empirically test these allegations.
650			_aRetail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 (RA 8762)
650			_aElectronic data interchange (EDI)
650			_aForeign Investment Act of 1991)
650			_aMarket information systems
650			_aPoint-of-sale technology
650			_aPurchasing power
650			_aRepublic Act 7581 (The Price Act of 1991)
650			_aRetail food industry
650			_aRetail trade liberalization
650			_aRetail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000
650			_aRetail Trade Nationalization Act
650			_aSPACEMAN (space management)
650			_aSurvey of Household-Operated Activities (SHOA)
650			_aThe Philippine Corporation Code (1980)
773			_w0115-9143 _tPhilippine Journal of Development
856			_uhttp://dirp4.pids.gov.ph/ris/pjd/pidspjd01-1retailfood.pdf
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