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Multiproduct Oligopoly and Bertrand Supertraps

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We study oligopoly price competition between multiproduct firms, firms whose products interact in the profitt function. Specifically, we focus on the impact of intra-firm product inter-actions on the level of equilibrium prices and profits.
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  • Luis M. B. Cabral, 2001. "Multiproduct Oligopoly and Bertrand Supertraps," Working Papers 01-04, New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Department of Economics.
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