Arthur Barrionuevo Filho

Simulação dos efeitos concorrenciais da fusão Copene-Braskem

In this paper, we aim to analyze the consequences for the competition as regards the purchase of control of COPENE by the BRASKEM group. Specifically, such operation increases the degree of horizontal concentration in Brazilian Polyethylene market (PEAD, PEBD,PEBDL), as well as the vertical concentration in the market for ethene. In order to evaluate the consequences of this operations, an analysis was carried out in order to simulate the behavior of producing companies of polyethylene and ethene as regards prices and quantities. The main conclusions of these simulations, from the formation of BRASKEM: (i) increase in average prices of polyethylene in Brazilian Market; (ii) decrease in the total quantity of polyethylene consumed; (iii) increase in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index in the sector; (iv) greater market share of BRASKEM, reinforcing its dominant position.

Using Spatial Covariance Function for Antitrust Market Delineation

In this paper, an estimation of a Spatial Covariance Function was proposed for determining the relevant geographic market for a merger. This methodology was applied to a proposed merger between two competing Brazilian supermarket chains. During this application, the shortcomings of the analysis carried out by the Brazilian Antitrust System were initially pointed out, including the geographic dimension of the relevant market,

Política de comércio exterior e crescimento industrial no Brasil

This paper reviews the main features of industrialization and the trade policy in Brazil from the 30s until the 80s.lt discusses how the payoffs and distortions of import substitution strategy were brought about in Brazil and which industrial sectors (capital goods, raw material, consumer goods etc.) were strengthened by it. Moreover, it reviews its influence in 80s crisis.