A well-known theorem by Herfindahl states that the low-cost nonrenewable resource must be exploited first. Consider resources that are differentiated only by their pollution content. For instance, both coal and natural gas are used to generate electricity, yet coal is more polluting. We show...

We study how environmental regulation in the form of a cap on aggregate emissions from a fossil fuel (e.g., coal) interacts with the arrival of a clean substitute (e.g., solar energy). The cost of the substitute is assumed to decrease with cumulative use because of learning-by-doing. We show...

In this article, we consider an ordered Stackelberg framework. In such a context, leadership is the preferred position. We show, using a linear model, with constant average costs, that the larger the number of a firm's followers is, the larger its profit. However, as the number of firms...

We show in this article the existence of endogenous rationing in a leader-follower duopoly with differentiated products. The duopolists compete in both prices and quantities and each may choose a price-quantity pair within the residual demand it faces in equilibrium. Therefore they are involved...