Senwes looks at next step after losing appeal Nov 16, 2009
The Competition Appeal Court also dismissed the Competition Commission's cross-appeal against the finding by the tribunal that Senwes' impugned conduct should have been classified as a species of price discrimination and should have been assessed in terms of different sections of the Competition Act. Senwes had denied grain traders the benefit of a yearly storage discount, which they had previously enjoyed. (Business Report, South Africa)
We'll keep price pledge to ACCC: Woolies Nov 12, 2009
Approval for the deal only came after the ACCC secured undertakings from Woolworths, which the regulator said would address its concerns over price discrimination caused by Carboxy acting as both a wholesaler and retailer. Danks' independent retailers include Home Timber are, Thrifty-Link Hardware, and Plants Plus stores and will now become Carboxy's retail competitors and wholesale customers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
FCC Economist: Congestion Pricing Could Mean Efficient Network Operation Oct 31, 2009
Number four, he said, was "providing incentives for efficient network operation, perhaps through congestion pricing or network management." The other three were market failures that might be caused by, among other things, the market power of ISPs or applications providers; social welfare effects of price discrimination and the impact of wireless broadband as a potential substitute; adequate incentives for investment [a key issue for incumbent networks as well as those managing pension funds with... (Multichannel News)
Aussies pay top dollar for Win 7 Oct 26, 2009
"Australians don't mind paying a little bit more for reasons such as the size of our market, our large land mass and delivery costs. People understand this and accept it. But when you're looking at almost double the cost of what you can buy in other markets, even taking taxes into account, we are being ripped off. "We looked at this with Vista as well and Choice doesn't think this price discrimination is fair for Australian consumers," she said.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Why Business Fears the Public Option Oct 3, 2009
PRICE DISCRIMINATION ... He and others argue that hospitals and other providers aren't engaged in cost shifting as much as in price discrimination. (BusinessWeek)
What Does Olympia Snowe Want? Sep 4, 2009
-Wants to protect older people from undue price discrimination by insurance companies. Right now, insurance companies in certain states charge exorbitantly higher premiums for older patients-the HELP/House bill stipulate that they can only vary by a factor of 2, but Enzi wanted to push it to 5. (CBS News)
Palin calls Dems healthcare plan 'evil,' cites threat to son... Aug 8, 2009
Palin calls Dems healthcare plan "evil," cites threat to Trig - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. " Palin also cited the recent of conservative Rep. Michele Bachmann, which the former governor said "highlighted the Orwellian thinking of the president s health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of the White House chief of staff. (The Drudge Report)
Small firm scores against Rooibos Aug 7, 2009
"We have established that Rooibos is a dominant player in the market and that the effects of price discrimination via exclusive supply agreements excludes other players in that market," he said. Bonakele added that the onus was on Rooibos to advance a defence. (Business Report, South Africa)
Eskom's price discrimination Jun 20, 2009
Electricity parastatal Eskom was guilty of price discrimination, economist Mike Schussler said on Friday. He was addressing a conference hosted by the National Consumer Forum in Midrand. (iAfrica.com)
Small servos' bad deal: Xenophon Mar 5, 2009
"Our competition laws are patently too weak and they need to be reformed and that is what I will be working on with Barnaby in the coming week,'' he said. Senator Xenophon said there should be greater transparency in the wholesale fuel market to allow independents to buy at a competitive price, plus strong laws against unconscionable practices. "We need to be looking at outlawing the practice of geographic price discrimination where basically an independent operator can be squeezed out of a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
