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We analyze horizontal mergers in Cournot oligopoly. We find general conditions under
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In Markets from Networks, one of America's most influential sociologists unveils a
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Thoroughly revised according to classroom feedback, Industrial Organization: Markets and
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An input supplier selling to competing downstream firms would benefit from publicly
committing at the outset to all contracts. Efficient commitment, however, would require …