In the technology and design industries, one product builds on another: a smart television enhances a smart phone. However, due to complimentary features, the utility gained by owning both products from the same firm is greater than the sum of the two products' utility if purchased from separate...

For many consumer packaged goods products, researchers have documented a form of state dependence whereby consumers become "loyal" to products they have consumed in the past. That is, consumers behave as though there is a utility premium from continuing to purchase the same product as they have...

For many consumer packaged goods products, researchers have documented a form of state dependence whereby consumers become "loyal" to products they have consumed in the past. That is, consumers behave as though there is a utility premium from continuing to purchase the same product as they have...