The following research is guided by the hypothesis, that products chosen on a shopping trip in a supermarket are an indicator of the preference interdependencies between different products or brands. The bundle chosen on the trip can be regarded as an indicator of a global utility function. More...

Die urbane Mobilität hat sich in den letzten Jahren stark gewandelt. Hierzu tragen vermehrt die aufkommenden Sharing-Angebote bei. Neben dem schon länger betriebenen Carsharing kam vor einigen Jahren das Bikesharing und nun auch das Ridesharing und E-Scootersharing hinzu. Die Akzeptanz dieser...

We introduce three types of consumer recognition: identity recognition, asymmetric preference recognition, and symmetric preference recognition. We characterize price equilibria and compare profits, consumer surplus, and total welfare. Asymmetric preference recognition enhances profits compared...