Firm size and competition [electronic resource] a comparison of the housebuilding industries in Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA

Ball, Michael

Firm size and competition a comparison of the housebuilding industries in Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA [electronic resource] - London RICS 2008 - RICS Research July 2008 .

Abstract -- Introduction -- The market shares of the larger housebuilders -- Conclusions

Compares sizes of house building firms and the competition in Australia, Britain and the USA. Presents the common characteristics of Australian, British and American housing markets. Analyses in particular the market shares of large building companies. Compares firm sizes and growth rates, scale economies and the impact of geographic differences in market concentration between the three countries. Concludes that the British market has the highest level of concentration and explains the reasons for this. Contains tables.

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