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On the merger paradox and asymmetric product differentiation

Tsuyoshi Toshimitsu (School of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University) and Tetsuya Nakajima (Faculty of Economics, Osaka City University) provide thoughts On the merger paradox and asymmetric product differentiation. ABSTRACT: Assuming asymmetric product differentiation, we reconsider the merger paradox in the cases… … Continue reading

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Product Differentiation with Multiple Qualities

Francesca Barigozzi (Department of Economics, University of Bologna) and Ching-to Albert Ma (Boston University) explore Product Differentiation with Multiple Qualities. ABSTRACT: We study subgame-perfect equilibria of the classical quality-price, multistage game of vertical product differentiation. Each firm can choose the… … Continue reading

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The Mechanism behind Product Differentiation: An Economic Model

Harashima, Taiji provide The Mechanism behind Product Differentiation: An Economic Model. ABSTRACT: The strategy of product differentiation has been viewed as very important in the field of business administration, but it has not necessarily been viewed as an important source… … Continue reading

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A Model of Labeling with Horizontal Differentiation and Cost Variability

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Alexander E. Saak (International Food Policy Research Institute) provides A Model of Labeling with Horizontal Differentiation and Cost Variability. ABSTRACT: We study optimal disclosure of variety by a multi-product firm with random costs. In our… … Continue reading

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Product differentiation on a platform: the informative and persuasive role of advertising

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Dries De Smety and Patrick Van Cayseele (both Katholic University of Leuven – Econ) explain Product differentiation on a platform: the informative and persuasive role of advertising. ABSTRACT: Both sides of a two-sided market are… … Continue reading

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