We propose a simple theory of predatory pricing, based on scale economies and sequential buyers (or markets). The … effects, and where markets are characterised by common costs. Conditions under which predation may take place in actual cases … are also discussed. -- Anticompetitive Behaviour ; Exclusion ; Below-Cost Pricing ; Antitrust …

Motta, and Claudio Calcagno explore predatory pricing, rebates, exclusive dealing, tying, and vertical foreclosure, through …

argue that economics alone does not justify applying a price-cost test to predation but not to loyalty discounts. Still, the …