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The Optimal Regulation of Product Quality under Monopoly

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Hans Zenger () (University of Munich)

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This paper characterizes the optimal quality regulation of a monopolist when quality is observable. In contrast to Sheshinski (1976) it is shown that a minimum quality standard may be desirable even if it induces the firm to reduce output.

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Volume (Year): 12 (2006)
Issue (Month): 13 ()
Pages: 1-4
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Keywords: Monopoly; Quality; Regulation;

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L1 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance
L5 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy

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  1. Besanko, David & Donnenfeld, Shabtai & White, Lawrence J, 1987. "Monopoly and Quality Distortion: Effects and Remedies," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, MIT Press, vol. 102(4), pages 743-67, November. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  2. David Sappington, 2005. "Regulating Service Quality: A Survey," Journal of Regulatory Economics, Springer, vol. 27(2), pages 123-154, November. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  3. Mussa, Michael & Rosen, Sherwin, 1978. "Monopoly and product quality," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 18(2), pages 301-317, August. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  4. Sheshinski, Eytan, 1976. "Price, Quality and Quantity Regulation in Monopoly Situations," Economica, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 43(17), pages 127-37, May. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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