Formation of Competitive Environment in Infrastructure Sectors with Natural Monopoly Component |
Authors: Valery Zh. Dubrovsky, Dr. Sc. (Econ.), Prof., Head of Enterprises Economics Dept., Ural State University of Economics Tatyana S. Orlova, Dr. Sc. (Philosophy), Prof. of Enterprises Economics Dept., Ural State University of Economics Natalya Yu. Yaroshevich, Cand. Sc. (Econ.), Associate Prof. of Enterprises Economics Dept., Ural State University of Economics Abstract: In the article the theoretical approaches to the concept of competitive environment in industry markets are analysed. The authors determine two basic approaches – institutional and marketing – to the formation of competitive environment. Based on studying today's foreign experience in competitive environment formation in infrastructure sectors with natural monopoly component, the authors put forward a new interpretation of the concept of competitive environment. Keywords: Competitive environment, competitive factors, competition in infrastructure sectors, natural monopoly component |