Another important factor is that they very rarely face competition from generic copies.
Government rarely faces competition and public services seldom come at market prices.
They are about tradition, and community, and pride, and something rarely acknowledged: competition.
But HE offered in FE colleges is rarely about competition and we shouldn't be easily lulled into such a view by ministers.
Fortunately, Savvas says, his college has a good relationship with local schools, and because it doesn't offer A-levels, they are rarely in competition for the same students.
But there has rarely been any competition at quarterback.
Several incumbent Democrats are bracing for something they have rarely faced: serious competition.
Mr. Obey is one of nearly a dozen well-established House Democrats who are bracing for something they rarely face: serious competition.
Across the human services sector, markets, incentives and competition rarely work better than non-profit provision and frequently lead to disastrous failure.
Rarely has the competition between the main channels been so intense, with the resurgence of drama on BBC2, another winner with The Hollow Crown: Richard II.
