Telecom Monopolies Stifle Innovation and Burden Consumers in China
Natural monopolies, like China's telecom industry, often involve administrative monopolies. The Anti-monopoly Law allows for natural monopolies but restricts administrative monopolies. Improper entry and price regulation contribute to administrative monopolies in natural monopolies. This leads to more state-owned enterprises, higher concentration ratios, and a shift from real profits to worker income, causing significant efficiency losses. Reforms are necessary to address these issues.