AN ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING MARKET STRUCTURE IN NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCE

This study aims to analyze market structure and manufacturing industry performance on the economy of North Sumatra. The analysis uses two approaches, namely SCP analysis and econometric model. The data used is the Survey of Large Medium 2005-2009. The result shows that the structure of the industry...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Asaad, Rasidin Karo-Karo Sitepu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Islam Indonesia 2013-04-01
Series:Economic Journal of Emerging Markets
Online Access:http://uiistage.openjournaltheme.com/3310/index.php/JEP/article/view/2978
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Summary:This study aims to analyze market structure and manufacturing industry performance on the economy of North Sumatra. The analysis uses two approaches, namely SCP analysis and econometric model. The data used is the Survey of Large Medium 2005-2009. The result shows that the structure of the industry is more dominant, including tight oligopoly, only small parts which belong to loose oligopoly and oligopoly markets. Some industries which have important roles for the economy are the palm oil industry, food and beverage industry, rubber industry and rubber products, and iron and steel basic industries, and basic non-ferrous metals. Keywords: market structure, industry performance, manufacturing industry, local economyJEL classification numbers: L10, L20, L60
ISSN:2086-3128
2502-180X