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Optimal warranties, reliabilities and prices for durable goods in an oligopoly

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  • DeCroix, Gregory A., 1999. "Optimal warranties, reliabilities and prices for durable goods in an oligopoly," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 112(3), pages 554-569, February.
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    2. Murthy, D.N.P. & Hagmark, P.-E. & Virtanen, S., 2009. "Product variety and reliability," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 94(10), pages 1601-1608.
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