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Are you being served? A general-equilibrium analysis of flexibility in production

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  • Albert Vaal, 2000. "Are you being served? A general-equilibrium analysis of flexibility in production," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 72(1), pages 19-43, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:72:y:2000:i:1:p:19-43
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01231487
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    Keywords

    flexibility in production; differentiated products; ideal variety approach; general-equilibrium model; D43; L13;
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    JEL classification:

    • D43 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection
    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets

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