| Description |
xvii, 533 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Foundations of Oligopoly Theory I -- 3. Foundations of Oligopoly Theory II -- 4. Foundations of Oligopoly Theory III -- 5. Early Empirical Studies of Structure-Conduct-Performance Relationships -- 6. Debates over Interpretation and Specification -- 7. Empirical Studies of Market Performance -- 8. Strategic Behavior: Investment in Entry Deterrence -- 9. Advertising -- 10. Collusion and Noncooperative Collusion -- 11. Market Structure, Entry, and Exit -- 12. Firm Structure, Mergers, and Joint Ventures -- 13. Vertical Restraints -- 14. Research and Development |
| Summary |
"This updated and substantially revised second edition, like its predecessor, integrates a discussion of the latest theoretical developments with a comprehensive review of empirical work. Designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduates in industrial economics, there are complete treatments of the basic oligopoly models that are the bread and butter of theoretical industrial economics (Cournot, Bertrand, and extensions; horizontal and vertical product differentiation), of models of strategic behavior as well as of the determination of market and firm structure, and of the literatures on collusion, advertising, and the economics of innovation. Stephen Martin also provides a complete review of empirical tests of market performance, from Bain to the "empirical renaissance" and beyond."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 478-517) and indexes |
| Subject |
Industrial organization (Economic theory)
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| LC no. |
2001018474 |
| ISBN |
0631217568 (alk. paper) |
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9780631217565 (alk. paper) |
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0631217576 (pb. : alk. paper) |
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9780631217572 (pb. : alk. paper) |
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