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Information advantage in Cournot oligopoly1

Authors :
Einy, Ezra
Moreno, Diego
Shitovitz, Benyamin
Source :
Journal of Economic Theory. Sept, 2002, Vol. 106 Issue 1, p151, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The effect of information advantage of a firm on its profits in oligopolistic markets is studied. Under Cournot competition, superior information gives a competitive edge and leads to higher profits only when the firm's technology exhibits constant returns to scale.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220531
Volume :
106
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Economic Theory
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.120384397