Antitrust perspectives for durable-goods markets

Arbeitspapier

Markets for durable goods constitute an important part of the economy. In this paper I first briefly review the microeconomic theory literature on durable-goods markets, focusing mostly on the last ten years. I then discuss a number of my own recent analyses concerning optimal antitrust policy in durable-goods markets that mostly build on ideas in the larger literature. Specific topics covered include: (i) optimal antitrust policy for durable-goods mergers; (ii) practices that eliminate secondhand markets; (iii) tying in markets characterized by upgrades and switching costs; and (iv) antitrust policy for aftermarket monopolization in durable-goods markets.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: CESifo Working Paper ; No. 1306

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Antitrust Issues and Policies: General
• Subject: Konzentrationspolitik ; Dauerhaftes Konsumgut ; Mikroökonomik

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Waldman, Michael
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
• (where): Munich
• (when): 2004

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/18671
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET