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Differential Pricing: The Economics and International Evidence

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  • Byrne, Shane

    (Central Bank of Ireland)

  • McCarthy, Yvonne

    (Central Bank of Ireland)

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In broad terms, differential pricing refers to a situation where individual consumers or groups of consumers are charged different prices for similar goods or services. The practice is widely used across a range of markets, and can bring benefits for consumers. For example, it can encourage competition and innovation and it can facilitate market access for consumers who might be unable or unwilling to pay a uniform price. However, differential pricing can also bring costs for consumers, particularly if it affects vulnerable groups or those with a lower ability or willingness to search for better offers. In this Note, we provide an overview of the economics of differential pricing and review several international cases where public authorities have investigated the practice.

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  • Byrne, Shane & McCarthy, Yvonne, 2020. "Differential Pricing: The Economics and International Evidence," Financial Stability Notes 10/FS/20, Central Bank of Ireland.
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    1. Beere, Brendan & Byrne, Shane & Kelly, Jane & Pratap Singh, Anuj, 2022. "The Great Account Migration: Lessons from Behavioural Economics," Financial Stability Notes 13/FS/22, Central Bank of Ireland.

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