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An Exact Arithmetic Ssnip Test For Asymmetric Products

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  • Øystein Daljord

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The standard application of critical loss analysis to delineate markets is shown to be incorrect when products are asymmetric. A simple delineating criterion is derived that accounts for asymmetries between products without imposing equilibrium conditions or any specific demand structure.

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  • Øystein Daljord, 2009. "An Exact Arithmetic Ssnip Test For Asymmetric Products," Journal of Competition Law and Economics, Oxford University Press, vol. 5(3), pages 563-569.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:jcomle:v:5:y:2009:i:3:p:563-569.
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    1. Sergio Aquino de Souza & Eduardo Pontual Ribeiro & Gerson Carvalho, 2010. "Documento de Trabalho 01/2010 - Delimitação de Mercado Relevante," Documentos de Trabalho 2010010, Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (Cade), Departamento de Estudos Econômicos.
    2. Sergio Aquino de Souza & Eduardo Pontual Ribeiro & Gerson Carvalho, 2010. "Documento de Trabalho 01/2010 - Delimitação de Mercado Relevante," Documentos de Trabalho 12010, Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (Cade), Departamento de Estudos Econômicos.

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