Bertrand versus Cournot with Convex Variable Costs

Delbono, Flavio ; Lambertini, Luca (2015) Bertrand versus Cournot with Convex Variable Costs. Bologna: Dipartimento di Scienze economiche DSE, p. 17. DOI 10.6092/unibo/amsacta/4168. In: Quaderni - Working Paper DSE (994). ISSN 2282-6483.
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Abstract

Within a simple model of homogeneous oligopoly, we show that the traditional ranking between Bertrand and Cournot equilibria may be reversed. For price setting entails a continuum of price equilibria under convex variable costs, departure from marginal cost pricing may be observed. As a consequence, Bertrand-Nash equilibrium profits (welfare) may be higher (lower) than Cournot-Nash ones. The reversal of the standard rankings occurs when pricing strategies mimic collusive behaviour.

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Monograph (Working Paper)
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Delbono, Flavio
Lambertini, Luca
Keywords
oligopoly, pricing strategy, multiple equilibria
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2282-6483
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27 Feb 2015 08:08
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28 Oct 2015 13:25
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