Consumers solve many agency problems, by pointing out when they believe that agents have made mistakes. This paper … considers the role that consumers play in inducing efficient behavior by agents. I distinguish between two case: those where … consumers have similar preferences to the principal, and those where consumer preferences diverge from those of the principal …

and referral agencies (R&Rs) in some markets. R&Rs provide consumers with information on availability, price, and …

threat to site revenue and, if revenue losses undermine investment, a possible threat to consumers' access to appealing …

measure the magnitude of consumers%u2019 participation in the boycott, and look at basic evidence of who participates …

that the tax was largely, but not completely, passed through to consumers 5-7 weeks after implementation. Some retailers …

informational advantage over consumers in selecting arbitrators, resulting in industry-friendly arbitration outcomes. We then … arbitrators without the input of firms and consumers would increase consumer awards by $40,000 on average, relative to the current … mechanism for the benefit of consumers hinges on whether consumers are informed. Policies such as increasing arbitrator …