We investigate intertemporal strategic interactions if monopolies,cartels or oligopolies benefit from firm internal as well as external learning by doing. Our analysis is carried out for a linear learningcost curve because, it allows the derivation of the linear Markov perfectequilibrium (LMPE)....

This paper focuses on the dynamic aspects of individual behavior affected by its social embedding, either at large (society-wide norms or averages) or at a local neighborhood. The emphasis is on how initial conditions can affect the long run outcome and to derive, discuss and apply the...