| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - In concentrated industries (i.e., industries where a few firms dominate), joint ventures often serve two functions: one is to restrict output and thus avoid price wars; the second function occurs when one firm can no longer go it alone in the industry, but is not willing to divest entirely.The Asea Brown Boveri venture with Westinghouse is a good example.
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