CAPTURE VS. COMPROMISE: ENTRY REGULATION OF INTRASTATE TRUCKING

This paper examines the process of controlling entry into intrastate trucking markets. A sample of 297 applications to the Tennessee public Service Commission for authority over the period 1984-1991 is examined. The results indicate that the Tennessee Public Service Commission limits entry in a manner that is protective of the incumbent carriers. The Commission is more likely to grant authority the more restricted the requested authority. Industry opposition to applications reduces the probability that authority is granted. Finally, the evidence suggests that the Commission may discriminate against the smallest firms in granting new authority.

  • Corporate Authors:

    University of British Columbia, Vancouver

    Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
    Vancouver, British Columbia  Canada  V6T 1Z2
  • Authors:
    • Klein, C C
    • Kyle, R
    • Wilgus, J J
  • Publication Date: 1996-9

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  • English

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  • Accession Number: 00728858
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Oct 31 1996 12:00AM