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The Nature of Construction Markets

In: The Economics of the Modern Construction Firm

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  • Stephen L. Gruneberg

    (University College London)

  • Graham J. Ive

    (University College London)

Abstract

In this chapter we apply a variety of approaches to understand the differences in operation of different markets. We begin with a critical appraisal of the neoclassical approach to the price mechanism, and propose to follow the line of argument given by Morishima (1984), who defines flexprice and fixprice markets. We find this approach altogether more realistic, because it enables an individual analysis of particular markets to take into account both specific features of the market and the way the market responds to changes in economic conditions over time. We apply this approach to various markets in property and construction.

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  • Stephen L. Gruneberg & Graham J. Ive, 2000. "The Nature of Construction Markets," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: The Economics of the Modern Construction Firm, chapter 6, pages 142-168, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-51043-2_6
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230510432_6
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