The two faces of Wal-Mart in Mexico: Leonardo Iacovone, Beata Javorcik, Wolfgang Keller, James R Tybout, 20 August 2011
The entry of Wal-Mart into Mexico 20 years ago has reshaped the country’s industrial structure. This column argues that the effect has been polarising. While Wal-Mart’s retailing power has helped more productive companies expand their market shares and boost productivity, the retailer’s pressure to lower prices and innovate has pushed down mark-ups and marginalised less capable producers.
Full Article: The two faces of Wal-Mart in Mexico
The entry of Wal-Mart into Mexico 20 years ago has reshaped the country’s industrial structure. This column argues that the effect has been polarising. While Wal-Mart’s retailing power has helped more productive companies expand their market shares and boost productivity, the retailer’s pressure to lower prices and innovate has pushed down mark-ups and marginalised less capable producers.
Full Article: The two faces of Wal-Mart in Mexico
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