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Contributions to Game Theory and Management, 2011, Volume 4, Pages 71–104
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Product Diversity in a Vertical Distribution Channel under Monopolistic Competition
Igor Bykadorovab, Sergey Kokovinab, Evgeny Zhelobodkob a Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Acad. Koptyug avenue 4, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
b Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova str. 2, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
Abstract:
In Russia the chain-stores gained a considerable market power. In the paper we combine a Dixit–Stiglitz industry with a monopolistic retailer. The questions addressed are: Does the retailer always deteriorate welfare, prices and variety of goods? Which market structure is worse: Nash or Stackelberg behavior? What should be the public policy in this area?
Keywords:
monopolistic competition, Dixit–Stiglitz model, retailer, Nash equilibrium, Stackelberg equilibrium, social welfare, Pigouvian taxation.
Citation:
Igor Bykadorov, Sergey Kokovin, Evgeny Zhelobodko, “Product Diversity in a Vertical Distribution Channel under Monopolistic Competition”, Contributions to Game Theory and Management, 4 (2011), 71–104
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https://www.mathnet.ru/eng/cgtm180 https://www.mathnet.ru/eng/cgtm/v4/p71
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