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The Complexity of Wholesale Distribution Channels in Japan

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  • David Flath
  • Tatsuhiko Nariu

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A measure of number of steps in the wholesale distribution chain is proposed and calculated for Japan, the United States, and Germany and for different kinds of business within Japan and within the United States. Economic factors that influence the number of wholesale steps in the distribution channel are examined in relation to these data.

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  • David Flath & Tatsuhiko Nariu, 2008. "The Complexity of Wholesale Distribution Channels in Japan," Japanese Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(2), pages 68-86.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:jpneco:v:35:y:2008:i:2:p:68-86
    DOI: 10.2753/JES1097-203X350205
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    Cited by:

    1. Kenn Ariga & Kenji Matsui, 2003. "Mismeasurement of the CPI," NBER Chapters, in: Structural Impediments to Growth in Japan, pages 89-154, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    2. McBryde, Gary L., 1996. "Changes In The Food Distribution Network In Tokyo, Japan," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 27(1), pages 1-3, February.
    3. René Hertog & Jeroen Potjes & A. Thurik, 1994. "Retail profit margins in Japan and Germany," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 130(2), pages 375-390, June.
    4. David Flath, 2003. "Regulation, Distribution Efficiency, and Retail Density," NBER Working Papers 9450, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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