Industrial organization is a field of economics that studies the structure of and boundaries between firms and markets and the strategic interactions of firms. The study of industrial organization adds to the perfectly competitive model real-world frictions such as limited information, transaction costs, costs of adjusting prices, government actions, and barriers to entry by new firms into a market that may be associated with imperfect competition.
Statistical Reference Document
Excerpt: The detailed NAICS structure along with a brief description of the structure is attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS structure to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries and additional discussions will be held before a final decision on the structure is made. Each country may add additional detailed industries, below the 4-digit level of NAICS, as necessary to meet nationa...
Excerpt: This Document represents the proposed agreement on the structure of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the following industries: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services The detailed NAICS structure along with a brief description of the structure is attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS structure to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries a...
Excerpt: It also displays an aggregation structure that is accepted by all three countries, along with a brief description of the structure and its details (Attachments 1 and 2).
Excerpt: This Document represents the proposed agreement on the structure of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the following subsector: Wood Product Manufacturing, Except Furniture The detailed NAICS structure along with a brief description of the structure is attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS structure to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries and a...
Excerpt: This Document represents the proposed agreement on the structure of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the following industries: Rental and Leasing ...
Excerpt: This Document represents the proposed agreement on the structure of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the following industries: Management and Support Services ...
Excerpt: The detailed NAICS structure along with a brief description of the structure is attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS structure to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries and additional discussions will be held before a final decision on the structure is made. Each country may add additional detailed industries, below the NAICS industry level of NAICS, as necessary to meet ...
Excerpt: A brief description of the boundaries for Retail Trade and Wholesale Trade is attached. Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS boundaries to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries and additional discussions will be held before a final decision on the boundaries is made. The structure and detailed definitions of the industries within the boundaries will be determined by each country?s national requirements...
Excerpt: This Document represents the proposed agreement on the structure of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for the following industries: Miscellaneous Manufacturing The detailed NAICS structure along with a brief description of the structure is attached (Attachments 1 and 2). Each country agrees to release a copy of the proposed NAICS structure to interested data users. Comments received will be shared among the countries and additional discus...
Excerpt: Representatives of the statistical agencies of Canada, Mexico and the United States have agreed to a draft industry classification for the Broadcasting and Telecommunications subsector. The draft establishes three industry groups and nine industries. It has not yet been determined in which industry sector in NAICS the Broadcasting and Telecommunications industry subsector will be included.
Excerpt: The classification meets the objectives for the North American Industry Classification System. It is comprised of industries which group establishments with similar production processes, that is, it applies the production-oriented economic concept. The hierarchical structure also follows the production concept. The classification achieves comparability for the three participating countries. Based on existing data, all three countries expect to be able to publish...
Excerpt: Food Manufacturing includes establishments that transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the processes and the nature of the raw materials used. The first two categories, Animal Food Manufacturing and Grain and Oilseed Milling, are characterized by the grinding process. Excluded from this industry group is the nixtamal milling carried out in Mexico, due to the inte...