Ecchia, G.; Lambertini, L.; Tampieri, A. - Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche, Alma Mater … - 2011
We investigate the introduction of a minimum quality standard (MQS) in a vertically differentiated duopoly with an environmental externality. We establish that the MQS bites only if the hedonic component of consumer preferences is sufficiently strong. Then, we illustrate an underlying tradeoff...