2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
An economic investigation of Japanese distribution systems in light of the development of information and communications technology
| Project/Area Number |
22730196
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Applied economics
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| Research Institution | Kobe University |
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Principal Investigator |
MATSUI Kenji 神戸大学, 経営学研究科, 准教授 (20345474)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Keywords | 流通 / 卸価格 / 移転価格 / 振替価格 / 小売価格 |
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| Research Abstract |
In this research project, the following three results have mainly been achieved by constructing economic models that describe the Japanese distribution systems. Firstly, I investigate the problem concerning the choice of desirable distribution channels for a general manufacturer, identifying the economic environment where the manufacturer should vertically integrate a retailer, that where the manufacturer should employ a direct channel. Secondly, I examine the role of a transfer price, which can be regarded as a wholesale price in a divisionalized firm, revealing which type of transfer prices the firm should use in a specific economic environment. Finally, with reference to international distribution systems, I identify the economic environment where parallel trade should be permitted to enhance social welfare. These results have been published in international academic journals and presented at international academic conferences.
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Research Products
(18 results)
