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Output Diffusion of the Monopolist Over Time and Space

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  • Hyungho Youn

    (Seoul Institute)

  • Patrick De Leenheer

    (Oregon State University)

  • Victor Tremblay

    (Oregon State University)

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In this paper, we develop an output diffusion model in which a monopoly firm faces a cost of adjusting output over time and across geographic regions. First, we investigate a dynamic monopoly model and a simple spatial model with only regional adjustment costs. Then, we explore how the firm maximizes profits over time and space, a calculus of variation problem. The Euler equation yields a partial differential equation which forms our output diffusion model. It extends the traditional inter-temporal output path into output diffusion over time and space. As long as regional adjustment costs exist, steady-state output in the diffusion model is less than the static monopoly output level. This model suggests that a policy designed to lower regional adjustment costs can increase supply in all geographic regions.

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  • Hyungho Youn & Patrick De Leenheer & Victor Tremblay, 2016. "Output Diffusion of the Monopolist Over Time and Space," Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Springer, vol. 169(1), pages 290-298, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joptap:v:169:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1007_s10957-015-0837-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s10957-015-0837-2
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