2014
DOI: 10.1134/s0005117914080141
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Product diversity in a vertical distribution channel under monopolistic competition

Abstract: In Russia, chain stores have achieved considerable market power. In this work, we combine a Dixit-Stiglitz industry model with a monopolistic retailer in order to address the following questions: does the retailer always impair prices, variety of goods, and ultimately welfare? Which market structure is worse: Nash or Stackelberg? What should be the public policy in this area?

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“…The mass (the number) of producers is quite large (cf. [4,5]). We study two types of retailer behavior: with and without the condition of free entry (cf.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The mass (the number) of producers is quite large (cf. [4,5]). We study two types of retailer behavior: with and without the condition of free entry (cf.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%