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Ownership structure and profit maximization in general equilibrium models of monopolistic competition

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Using Hart (1979, 1985) and Mas-Colell (1984), I defend the idea that the standard ownership structure is somewhat problematic in general equilibrium models of monopolistic competition because profit maximization is not a justified objective of the firm. I then advocate that a solution to overcome this methodological issue is when ownership is disproportionally concentrated among households.

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  • Vincent Boitier, 2023. "Ownership structure and profit maximization in general equilibrium models of monopolistic competition," Economics and Business Letters, Oviedo University Press, vol. 12(1), pages 85-90.
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