Antitrust perspectives for durable-goods markets

Markets for durable goods constitute an important part of the economy. In this paper I first briefly review the microeconomic theory literature on durable-goods markets, focusing mostly on the last ten years. I then discuss a number of my own recent analyses concerning optimal antitrust policy in durable-goods markets that mostly build on ideas in the larger literature. Specific topics covered include: (i) optimal antitrust policy for durable-goods mergers; (ii) practices that eliminate secondhand markets; (iii) tying in markets characterized by upgrades and switching costs; and (iv) antitrust policy for aftermarket monopolization in durable-goods markets.

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Year of publication:	2004
Authors:	Waldman, Michael
Publisher:	Munich : Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute (CESifo)
Subject:	Konzentrationspolitik \| Dauerhaftes Konsumgut \| Mikroökonomik

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Series:	CESifo Working Paper ; 1306
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	477375073 [GVK] hdl:10419/18671 [Handle]
Classification:	L40 - Antitrust Policy. General
Source:	EconStor