Spatial Price Premium in Neighborhood Micro-Retail: Evidence from Kazakhstan

Author: Aldiyar Bolatov Scientific Advisor: Aigul Konarbayeva (Teacher of Business and Entrepreneurship) An empirical spatial economics study analyzing the price differential (Convenience Premium) between large supermarket chains and local neighborhood micro-retailers in Kazakhstan. The research utilizes an OLS regression model to evaluate how factors such as geographic distance to major competitors and 24/7 operating hours impact retail markup across standardized consumer goods categories.

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2026-09-20
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Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
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Spatial Price Premium in Neighborhood Micro-Retail: Evidence from Kazakhstan

Aldiyar Bolatov, Aigul Konarbayeva
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Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
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Spatial Price Premium in Neighborhood Micro-Retail: Evidence from Kazakhstan

Aldiyar Bolatov, Aigul Konarbayeva
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Author: Aldiyar Bolatov Scientific Advisor: Aigul Konarbayeva (Teacher of Business and Entrepreneurship) An empirical spatial economics study analyzing the price differential (Convenience Premium) between large supermarket chains and local neighborhood micro-retailers in Kazakhstan. The research utilizes an OLS regression model to evaluate how factors such as geographic distance to major competitors and 24/7 operating hours impact retail markup across standardized consumer goods categories.

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