The Efficiency of the Price System: Evidence from an Alternative Market
Posted: 8 Apr 2003
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The Efficiency of the Price System: Evidence from an Alternative Market
Number of pages: 10
Posted: 08 Apr 2003
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Abstract
Most economists take it for granted that a price mechanism is usually the most effective means of resource allocation. This paper compares two methods of allocating resources in the thoroughbred racing market: a price mechanism and bureaucratic restrictions. It is shown that a simple price mechanism does a superior job of allocating racing ability than a myriad of conditions and restrictions set by even a highly informed expert.
Keywords: Resource allocation, racing, thoroughbred
JEL Classification: A1, D4, G0, L8, P0, P5
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Chou, Nan-Ting and DeGennaro, Ramon P. and Sauer, Raymond D. oSkipo, The Efficiency of the Price System: Evidence from an Alternative Market. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=393800
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