Price competition when consumers are uncertain about which firm sells which quality
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1430-9134.1992.00629.x
Note: In : Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, 1 (4), 629-650, 1992
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- Gabszewicz, Jean J & Grilo, Isabel, 1992. "Price Competition When Consumers Are Uncertain about Which Firm Sells Which Quality," Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 1(4), pages 629-650, Winter.
- Jean J. Gabszewicz & Isabel Grilo, 1992. "Price Competition When Consumersare Uncertain About Which Firm Sells Which Quality," Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 1(4), pages 629-650, December.
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