Structure, conduct and performance of the European food sector

摘要: The structure, conduct and performance of the Food, Drink Tobacco (FDT) industry in European Union are evaluated. Statistical data interviews with experts main information sources for this analysis. structure FDT is characterised by increasing concentration, largely determined growing concentration retail sector greater consumer demand variety quality. Productivity, prices profitability higher subsectors where high. Competitive involves both horizontal geographic diversification, brought about through mergers acquisitions. overall adequate. Copyright 1995 Oxford University Press.