A factory might get easier access to funds, and it might see more demand for its products, but, rather than hiring new workers, it might decide to raise its prices. A potential competitor might consider entering that market; but, given substantial regulatory entry barriers, it might ultimately decide to remain in its current business.
一份由意大利银行研究员马格达·彼安科（Magda Bianco）, 西尔维亚·吉阿科迈利（Silvia Giacomelli）和贾科莫·罗丹诺（Giacomo Rodano）共同撰写的报告指出意大利国内依然存在大量阻碍经济扩张的制度性障碍。一所工厂或许能更容易获得资助，并发现市场对自己的产品存在更多需求，但它为此做出的决定往往不是雇佣更多的工人，而是去提高产品售价。一个潜在竞争者或许想去进入这一市场，但考虑到大量的规则性准入壁垒，它可能最终还是决定留在原来所在的行业。