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An Analysis of the Structure of the Philippine Retail Food Industry

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The enactment of Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 (RA 8762), which liberalizes the Philippine retail trade business, was not based solely on the overall thrust of the government to pursue market-oriented policies. It also stemmed from the observation that the sector lacked competition. Large retailers, particularly supermarkets, continue to displace sari-sari stores and are alleged to exercise market power, such as that enjoyed by the food manufacturers. This paper examines the structure of the retail food industry and analyzes the demand and supply factors and government policies affecting the industry. It argues that while there is some evidence supporting allegations of market power in the retailing and manufacturing sectors, it appears insufficient. Thus there is a need to empirically test these allegations.

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  • Digal, Larry N., 2001. "An Analysis of the Structure of the Philippine Retail Food Industry," Philippine Journal of Development PJD 2001 Vol. XXVIII No. , Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
    • Handle: RePEc:phd:pjdevt:pjd_2001_vol__xxviii_no__1-b
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    2. Aldaba, Fernando T., 2002. "Philippine Development: A Research Journey Through the Philippine Journal of Development," Philippine Journal of Development PJD 2002 Vol. XXIX No. 2-, Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
    3. Roehlano M. Briones, 2009. "Agricultural Diversification and the Fruits and Vegetables Sub-Sector : Policy Issues and Development Constraints in the Philippines," Development Economics Working Papers 22951, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research.
    4. Patalinghug Jason C., 2019. "Estimation of a Production Function for Philippine Retail Stores," Economics, Sciendo, vol. 7(1), pages 69-79, June.
    5. Romo, Glory Dee & Digal, Larry N., 2009. "The Changing Landscape of the Philippine Retail Food Industry," BANWA: A Multidisciplinary Journal, University of the Philippines Mindanao, vol. 6(2), pages 1-33.
    6. Lastimado, Russel Mae P. & Romo, Glory Dee A. & Sarmiento, Jon Marx P. & Shuck, Vlademir A., 2016. "Determinants of Retail Outlet Choice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Tagum City, Philippines," Journal of Economics, Management & Agricultural Development, Journal of Economics, Management & Agricultural Development (JEMAD), vol. 2(2), December.

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