Deregulation and Competition of Oligopoly Market: A Conceptual Model of Moderating Factors

Authors

  • Mohamed DRAR Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
  • Mbarek AOUFIR Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences of Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco

Keywords:

Deregulation, Oligopolistic competition, Moderating factors, conceptual framework

Abstract

This study develops a conceptual model to identify and analyze the factors moderating the relationship between deregulation policies and competitive intensification in oligopolistic markets. Through a conceptual literature review integrating theoretical contributions from industrial economics, oligopoly theory, and institutional economics, we propose an innovative analytical framework explaining why similar liberalization reforms produce heterogeneous outcomes. The model highlights eight categories of moderating factors, divided between structural and institutional dimensions, whose systemic interactions condition deregulation effectiveness. The examination of international deregulation experiences, particularly those documenting the role of moderating factors, supports our theoretical framework. This conceptual approach provides a foundation for comparative analysis of liberalization experiences and the development of contextualized economic policies.

Classification JEL: L51; L13; D43

Paper type: Theoretical Research

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Published

2025-06-29

How to Cite

DRAR, M., & AOUFIR, M. (2025). Deregulation and Competition of Oligopoly Market: A Conceptual Model of Moderating Factors. International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics, 6(7), 20–44. Retrieved from https://ijafame.org/index.php/ijafame/article/view/1952

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 7 (2025)

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