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Modelling Competition in the Textbook Market: Some Lessons still to Learn

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  • Javier Campos

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  • Juan Jiménez & Javier Campos, 2010. "Modelling Competition in the Textbook Market: Some Lessons still to Learn," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 10(1), pages 71-85, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:10:y:2010:i:1:p:71-85
    DOI: 10.1007/s10842-009-0054-5
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    Keywords

    horizontal differentiation; vertical integration; retail competition; textbooks; JEL classification; L13; L42; L82;
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    JEL classification:

    • L13 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
    • L42 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - Vertical Restraints; Resale Price Maintenance; Quantity Discounts
    • L82 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Entertainment; Media

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