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Multiplicity of equilibria in search markets with free entry and exit

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In this paper I identify an instance of multiplicity of equilibria, in search markets with production cost heterogeneity. I show that if firms may enter or exit the market, there may be multiple equilibria. I provide a monotonicity property, which is necessary and sufficient for uniqueness. Multiplicity vanishes as the search cost gets small. Multiple equilibria can be ranked by welfare.
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  • Pereira, Pedro, 2005. "Multiplicity of equilibria in search markets with free entry and exit," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 23(5-6), pages 325-339, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:23:y:2005:i:5-6:p:325-339
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    JEL classification:

    • D43 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets

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