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Infinite Asymmetric Equilibria In Mixed Oligopolies

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We show that infinite asymmetric equilibria may be supported in a mixed Cournot oligopoly with identical private firms. This sharply contrasts with the case of private Cournot oligopolies, where only symmetric equilibria arise.

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  • Stefano Colombo, 2018. "Infinite Asymmetric Equilibria In Mixed Oligopolies," Bulletin of Economic Research, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 70(1), pages 114-118, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:buecrs:v:70:y:2018:i:1:p:e114-e118
    DOI: 10.1111/boer.12131
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