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Elasticidades de Demanda de Servicio Telefónico Básico en Argentina

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  • Manuel Ángel Abdala
  • José Luis Arrufat
  • Rinaldo Colome

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The accurate estimation of elasticities of demand for basic telephone services is extremely useful not only for the private firms in the industry but also for the regulatory agency. In this latter case, the regulators may carry out simulations in order to

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  • Manuel Ángel Abdala & José Luis Arrufat & Rinaldo Colome, 1996. "Elasticidades de Demanda de Servicio Telefónico Básico en Argentina," Latin American Journal of Economics-formerly Cuadernos de Economía, Instituto de Economía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile., vol. 33(100), pages 397-424.
    • Handle: RePEc:ioe:cuadec:v:33:y:1996:i:100:p:397-424
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