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Option Contracts and Vertical Foreclosure

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  • Ching-to Albert Ma

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A model of vertical integration is studied. Upstream firms sell differentiated inputs; downstream firms bundle them to make final products. Downstream products are sold as option contracts, which allow consumers to choose from a set of commodities at predetermined prices. The model is illustrated by examples in telecommunication and health markets. Equilibria of the integration game must result in upstream input foreclosure and downstream monopolization. Consumers may or may not benefit from integration.
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  • Ching-to Albert Ma, 1995. "Option Contracts and Vertical Foreclosure," Papers 0061, Boston University - Industry Studies Programme.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:bostin:0061
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