In this paper, we tackle the dilemma of pruning versus proliferation in a vertically differentiated oligopoly under the …

affected by tacit collusion or price manipulation when the corresponding polluting product market is oligopolistic. We analyze …

parameter that determines firms' market strategies. We study collusion in a quality-differentiated duopoly and we adopt a Nash … as continuous functions of quality asymmetry. We obtain novel and surprising results. Stability of collusion is … difference makes collusion less stable. The opposite holds for high levels of differentiation. Also, while low quality firms are …

agreement. I obtain that collusion is easier to sustain the larger the cartel is. Then, I explore the implications of this …, they risk that collusion completely collapses, as remaining cartel members are unable to sustain collusion. …

such a rule would cause a considerable amount of false positives. -- oligopoly theory ; horizontal merger policy …

for three specific linear quadratic games - Cournot oligopoly, Keynes' beauty contest and Public good provision - in which …

. -- merger ; asymmetric information ; oligopoly ; single crossing …

This paper examines capacity-constrained oligopoly pricing with sellers who seek myopic improvements. We employ the …

differentiated markets. I firstly review some classical literature on collusion between two firms producing goods of exogenous … the market may have contradictory effects on the incentive of firms to collude: it can make collusion easier for bottom …