homogeneous and heterogeneous product, Cournot, Tullock competition) the Nash-2 equilibrium sets are obtained and considered as … tacit collusion or strong competition in dependence of additional security considerations …

game theory model to study platform competition with bonus strategies. Our analysis shows that the two types of bonuses … due to the softened platform competition. Second, when labor supply is thin, contingent bonus will be offered. In this … case, contingent bonus reduces platform profit because it intensifies platform competition and traps the platforms in a …

This paper investigates the impact of technical progress on the relationship between competition an investment. Using a … model of oligopoly competition with di¤erentiated products where firms invest to reduce their marginal cost of production, I … competition that maximizes investment of the industry. This feature holds also for consumer surplus and Welfare. In the model …

pricing algorithms that allow for high-frequency price changes. What are the implications for price competition? We develop a … model of price competition where firms can differ in pricing frequency and choose algorithms that autonomously react to …

-sharing effect that may relax competition for users, resulting in lower quality of content. More surprisingly, user surplus may also … anti-competitive effect while preserving the diversity effect. When there is competition among third parties, interplatform …

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has concluded that competition in the market for SME loans … running their businesses, it is particularly important that there is sufficient competition in the market. A lack of … competition could lead to higher funding costs for SMEs, worse service from banks, and less innovation.ACM has established that …