Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5078342 International Journal of Industrial Organization 2012 16 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Competing firms often collaborate in some value chain activities. ► Collaboration saves cost but it also affects product distinctiveness. ► We study competitor collaboration where only a subset of firms collaborate. ► Consumer surplus and total surplus are often higher under collaboration. ► By inducing collaborations, partial ownership arrangements can increase welfare.
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