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An approach for extending dynamic models to settings with multi-product firms

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  • Nevo, Aviv
  • Rossi, Federico

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We propose an approach to extend the standard framework of dynamic games to settings with multi-product firms. Our approach applies to industries with a large number of products offered by a small number of firms.

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  • Nevo, Aviv & Rossi, Federico, 2008. "An approach for extending dynamic models to settings with multi-product firms," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 100(1), pages 49-52, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:100:y:2008:i:1:p:49-52
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