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Antitrust Perspectives for Durable-Goods Markets

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  • Michael Waldman

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Markets for durable goods constitute an important part of the economy. In this paper I first briefly review the microeconomic theory literature on durable-goods markets, focusing mostly on the last ten years. I then discuss a number of my own recent analyses concerning optimal antitrust policy in durable-goods markets that mostly build on ideas in the larger literature. Specific topics covered include: (i) optimal antitrust policy for durable-goods mergers; (ii) practices that eliminate secondhand markets; (iii) tying in markets characterized by upgrades and switching costs; and (iv) antitrust policy for aftermarket monopolization in durable-goods markets.

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  1. Sagasta Elorza, Amagoia & Saracho de la Torre, Ana Isabel, 2004. "Mergers in Durable Goods Industries," DFAEII Working Papers 2004-03, University of the Basque Country - Department of Foundations of Economic Analysis II.

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