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Backward integration and collusion in a duopoly model with asymmetric costs

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  • Pedro Mendi, 2009. "Backward integration and collusion in a duopoly model with asymmetric costs," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 96(2), pages 95-112, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:96:y:2009:i:2:p:95-112
    DOI: 10.1007/s00712-008-0038-7
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    Keywords

    Backward integration; Collusion; Duopoly; L42; L12;
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    JEL classification:

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

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