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Forward induction and entry deterrence: an experiment

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  • Jordi Brandts
  • Antonio Cabrales
  • Gary Charness

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  • Jordi Brandts & Antonio Cabrales & Gary Charness, 2007. "Forward induction and entry deterrence: an experiment," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 33(1), pages 183-209, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:33:y:2007:i:1:p:183-209
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-006-0145-z
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    Keywords

    Entry; Capacity investment; Experiment; Forward induction; Equilibrium selection; First-mover advantage; C70; C91; D42; L11; L12;
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    JEL classification:

    • C70 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - General
    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D42 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Monopoly
    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms
    • L12 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Monopoly; Monopolization Strategies

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