TY - JOUR AB - This study develops a systematic analysis of the concentration and inequality levels of 20 Spanish industries over the period 1990‐2001. The methodology traced is based on the use of indices both for evaluating the inequality (Gini,MRD&Coefficient of Variation), and for studying the concentration (Herfindahl‐Hirchman, Theil & Hannah‐Kay). This article adopts a dynamic approach, through the Distributional Change Index. The analysis confirms the different behaviour within the durable and non‐durable goods groups of Spain’s industries. Significant differences also appear with respect to the characterisation of the sectors. These characteristics are centred on the intensity of capital and skill, the capacity for technological development and the intensive use of agricultural inputs. Another of the most relevant conclusions is that referring to the increase competition of certain industries in Spain, particularly those belonging to the non‐durable goods group. VL - 27 IS - 8/9 SN - 0140-9174 DO - 10.1108/01409170410784572 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170410784572 AU - Martinez Bobillo Alfredo AU - Fernández Temprano Miguel A. AU - Tejerina Gaite Fernando PY - 2004 Y1 - 2004/01/01 TI - The dynamics of concentration and inequality in Spanish industries (1990‐2001) T2 - Management Research News PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 57 EP - 75 Y2 - 2024/04/24 ER -