| Reisinger, Markus and Schnitzer, Monika (09. April 2008): A Model of Vertical Oligopolistic Competition. Discussion Papers in Economics 2008-8 |
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This paper develops a model of successive oligopolies with endogenous market entry, allowing for varying degrees of product differentiation and entry costs in both markets. Our analysis shows that the downstream conditions dominate the overall profitability of the two-tier structure while the upstream conditions mainly affect the distribution of profits. We compare the welfare effects of upstream versus downstream deregulation policies and show that the impact of deregulation may be overvalued when ignoring feedback effects from the other market. Furthermore, we analyze how different forms of vertical restraints influence the endogenous market structure and show when they are welfare enhancing.
| Item Type: | Paper (Discussion Paper) |
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| Keywords: | Deregulation, Free Entry, Price Competition, Product Differentiation, Successive Oligopolies, Two-Part Tariffs, Vertical Restraints |
| Subjects: | Economics Economics > Discussion Papers in Economics Economics > Discussion Papers in Economics > Micro-Economics Economics > Discussion Papers in Economics > Industrial Organization |
| Dewey Classification: | 300 Social sciences 300 Social sciences > 330 Wirtschaft |
| Journal of Economic Literature classification: | L13, D43, L40, L50 |
| URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:19-epub-3189-9 |
| Language: | English |
| ID Code: | 3189 |
| Deposited On: | 10. Apr 2008 08:36 |
| Last Modified: | 28. Jun 2010 14:43 |
