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Forward Vertical Integration: The Fixed-Proportion Case Revisited

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Olivier Bonroy () (GAEL, INRA-Pierre Mendès France University)
Bruno Larue () (CRÉA , Laval University)

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Assuming a fixed-proportion downstream production technology, partial forward integration by an upstream monopolist may be observed whether the monopolist is advantaged or disadvantaged cost-wise relative to fringe firms in the downstream market. Integration need not induce cost-predation and the profits of the fringe may increase. The output price falls and welfare unambiguously rises.

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Volume (Year): 12 (2007)
Issue (Month): 25 ()
Pages: 1-9
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Keywords: cost asymmetries; cost-predation; Vertical integration;

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  1. Salop, Steven C & Scheffman, David T, 1987. "Cost-Raising Strategies," Journal of Industrial Economics, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 36(1), pages 19-34, September. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  2. Blair, Roger D. & Cooper, Thomas E. & Kaserman, David L., 1985. "A note on vertical integration as entry," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 3(2), pages 219-229, June. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  1. Larue, B. & Bonroy, O., 2008. "Seemingly competitive food retail regulations : who do they really help ?," Working Papers 200801, Grenoble Applied Economics Laboratory (GAEL). [Downloadable!]
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