Nonparallel demand increases in an asymmetric Cournot oligopoly
We examine equilibrium responses of a Cournot oligopoly to two typical types of nonparallel demand increases. The results based on a linear demand curve show that in terms of profits, increases in demand that result in a more elastic demand curve are beneficial to every firm, with large firms benefiting disproportionately. In sharp contrast, only certain small firms benefit from demand increases that result in a more inelastic demand. Our results have implications in marketing and government policy making.
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2010
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Authors: | Zheng, Yuqing ; Kaiser, Harry |
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Applied Economics Letters. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 1350-4851. - Vol. 17.2010, 9, p. 829-833
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Taylor & Francis Journals |
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