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The Effects Of Economic Regulation In The Istanbul Taxicab Market

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  • Tamer Çetin
  • Fuat Oğuz

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This paper discusses the regulation of the Istanbul taxicab market and its consequences. While price and entry regulations are common to many taxi markets, there are significant differences in their institutional frameworks. We examine the problems of the Istanbul market and offer recommendations to improve its efficiency.

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  • Tamer Çetin & Fuat Oğuz, 2010. "The Effects Of Economic Regulation In The Istanbul Taxicab Market," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(3), pages 59-64, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:30:y:2010:i:3:p:59-64
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2010.02023.x
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    1. Çetin, Tamer & Yasin Eryigit, Kadir, 2013. "The economic effects of government regulation: Evidence from the New York taxicab market," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 25(C), pages 169-177.

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