Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

New Zealand firms show limited price flexibility, impacting consumer costs.

New Zealand Economic Papers
Price-setting behaviour in New Zealand
Miles Parker

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A study in New Zealand found that most firms review their prices twice a year but only change them once. Companies with multiple products adjust prices more often. Price rigidity is mainly caused by contracts and strategic reasons, not menu costs or information delays.