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The loss leader is a turkey: Targeted discounts from multi-product competitors

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  • DeGraba, Patrick, 2006. "The loss leader is a turkey: Targeted discounts from multi-product competitors," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 24(3), pages 613-628, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:24:y:2006:i:3:p:613-628
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