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Equilibrium Retail Distribution Systems

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  • Gabrielsen, T.S.

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I analyse producers' choice of optimal distribution systems ina setting with two producers of differential products and two identical retailers.

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  • Gabrielsen, T.S., 1997. "Equilibrium Retail Distribution Systems," Norway; Department of Economics, University of Bergen 166, Department of Economics, University of Bergen.
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    Keywords

    RETAIL DISTRIBUTION ; PRODUCTS;

    JEL classification:

    • L12 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Monopoly; Monopolization Strategies
    • L42 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - Vertical Restraints; Resale Price Maintenance; Quantity Discounts

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