Abstract

DIAZ CASTELLANOS, Guillermo Osvaldo. Concentration and competition in the Guatemalan medicines market. Podium [online]. 2023, n.43, pp.1-18. ISSN 2588-0969.  https://doi.org/10.31095/podium.2023.43.1.

This article aims to evaluate the level of concentration and structure of the Guatemalan drug market. For this purpose, the C4 concentration, Herfindahl-Hirschman, and Dominance indices are calculated, which are the most used in this type of study, in the pharmacy market and some products. The results reveal that it is a highly concentrated market, with a dominant firm and low rivalry among companies to compete on prices.

Keywords : Market concentration; Competition; Dominant Firm; Herfindahl-Hirschman; Entry Barriers; Anti-competitive practices.

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