Title:

Does Vertical Separation Necessarily Reduce Quality Discrimination and Increase Welfare?

Authors:

Duarte Brito (U Nova, CEFAGE, U Évora)
Pedro Pereira (CEFAGE, U Évora)
João Vareda (CEFAGE, U Évora)

Journal:

B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy

Year:

2012

Volume:

12

Pages:

0-0

JEL codes:

L13 - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
L14 - Transactional Relationships; Contracts and Reputation; Networks
L15 - Information and Product Quality; Standardization and Compatibility
L22 - Firm Organization and Market Structure: Markets vs. Hierarchies; Vertical Integration; Conglomerates; Subsidiaries
L81 - Retail and Wholesale Trade; Warehousing; e-Commerce