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Stubbornness is unprofitable: On the role of consumer expectations in a monopoly network goods market

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  • Tsuyoshi Toshimitsu

    (School of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University)

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We consider the formation (or timing) of consumer expectations regarding network size. Using a simple monopoly model with network externalities, we examine how the formation of consumer expectations, i.e., either stubborn or flexible expectations, affects the fulfilled expected monopoly equilibrium. We demonstrate that an increase in stubbornness reduces both output and consumer surplus. Furthermore, it is unprofitable for the monopolist that consumers have stubborn expectations.

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  • Tsuyoshi Toshimitsu, 2016. "Stubbornness is unprofitable: On the role of consumer expectations in a monopoly network goods market," Discussion Paper Series 152, School of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University, revised Dec 2016.
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    Keywords

    stubbornness; consumer expectations; network externality; monopoly;
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    JEL classification:

    • L12 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Monopoly; Monopolization Strategies
    • L15 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Information and Product Quality

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