Purpose – Existing research on sponsorship effects shows that the congruence (i.e. fit) between sponsor and sponsored cause is critical for a change in brand image. Congruence between sponsor and sponsored cause is seen as static in nature. From a dynamic perspective it is unclear why...

Introduction to the current problem -- The myth that welfare is promoted by prohibiting vertical price and brand maintenance -- The risk of Resale Price Mainenance prohibition for the effectiveness of inter-brand competition -- The risk of admissible price-maintenance systems for the...